The Life and Legacy of G. I. Taylor [Hardcover]

A biography of one of the leading scientists of the last century, first published in 1996.G.I. Taylor was one of the most distinguished physical scientists of this century, using his deep insight and great mathematical skill to increase greatly our understanding of the science of solids and liquids. His discoveries and ideas have had application since throughout engineering, meteorology, oceanography and material science. How was Taylor able to be innovative in so many different ways? This interesting and unusual mix of science and biography helps us to answer that question. Professor Batchelor describes Taylor's life, achievements and background. He does so without using mathematics, making this enjoyable reading for a wide range of people, but especially those whose own interests have brought them into contact with the scientific legacy of G.I. Taylor.G.I. Taylor was one of the most distinguished physical scientists of this century, using his deep insight and great mathematical skill to increase greatly our understanding of the science of solids and liquids. His discoveries and ideas have had application since throughout engineering, meteorology, oceanography and material science. How was Taylor able to be innovative in so many different ways? This interesting and unusual mix of science and biography helps us to answer that question. Professor Batchelor describes Taylor's life, achievements and background. He does so without using mathematics, making this enjoyable reading for a wide range of people, but especially those whose own interests have brought them into contact with the scientific legacy of G.I. Taylor.G.I. Taylor, one of the most distinguished physical scientists of this century, used his deep insight and originality to increase our understanding of phenomena such as the turbulent flow of fluids. His interest in the science of fluid flow was not confined to theory; he was one of the early pioneers of aeronautics, and designed a new type of anchor that wló