On integrals and invariants for inviscid, irrotational flow under gravity

M. S. Longuet-Higgins

doi:10.1017/S0022112083003274

Abstract

Simplified proofs are given of the eight basic conservation laws for two-dimensional irrotational flow of a perfect fluid. The corresponding relations for rotational flow are also discussed.

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