Newton’s Problem of the Optimal Forebody: History of the Solution
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DOI: 10.1134/s0015462819080056
Abstract: Newton’s problem of constructing an axisymmetric forebody part of minimum drag is considered. The solution to this problem, although without any explanation, was given by Newton himself in the main work of his life, Philosophiae… read more here.
Keywords: history; solution; forebody; newton problem ... See more keywords