This volume contains the texts of selected lectures delivered at the
"International Conference on Navier-Stokes Equations: Theory and Numerical
Methods," held during 1997 in Varenna, Lecco (Italy). In recent years, the
interest in mathematical theory of phenomena in fluid mechanics has increased,
particularly from the point of view of numerical analysis. The book surveys
recent developments in Navier-Stokes equations and their applications, and
contains contributions from leading experts in the field. It will be a valuable
resource for all researchers in fluid dynamics.