Sydney Goldstein | |
|---|---|
| Born | 3 December 1903 Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom |
| Died | 22 January 1989 (aged 85) |
| Alma mater | University of Leeds Cambridge University |
| Known for | Taylor-Goldstein equation |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Fluid dynamics |
| Institutions | University of Göttingen University of Manchester Cambridge University |
| Thesis | The Theory And Application Of Mathieu Functions (1928) |
| Doctoral advisor | Harold Jeffreys |
| Doctoral students | Leslie Howarth |
Sydney Goldstein FRS[1] (3 December 1903 – 22 January 1989) was a British mathematician noted for his contribution to fluid dynamics.[2][3] He is described as: "... one of those who most influenced progress in fluid dynamics during the 20th century."[1]
He was especially known for his work on steady-flow laminar boundary-layer equations and on the turbulent resistance to rotation of a disk in a fluid. Goldstein was extremely knowledgeable on aerodynamics and his work had a significant impact in that area.[2]