James Lighthill (1924–2017) was a prominent British applied mathematician and fluid dynamicist, known for his substantial contributions to various fields including aerodynamics and mathematical biology. He is perhaps best recognized for the Lighthill's theory of sound, which provides a mathematical framework for understanding sound generation by moving bodies, particularly in the context of aerodynamics. Lighthill also played a significant role in the development of the fields of nonlinear wave theory and the mathematical study of turbulence.
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