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The mathematical theory of low Mach number flows

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 June 2005

Steven Schochet*
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School of Mathematical Sciences, Tel Aviv University. [email protected]
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Abstract

The mathematical theory of the passage from compressible to incompressible fluid flow is reviewed.

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Research Article
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© EDP Sciences, SMAI, 2005

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