Mathematical and Physical Theory of Turbulence, Volume 250 / Edition 1

by John Cannon, Bhimsen Shivamoggi

Overview

Although the current dynamical system approach offers several important insights into the turbulence problem, issues still remain that present challenges to conventional methodologies and concepts. These challenges call for the advancement and application of new physical concepts, mathematical modeling, and analysis techniques. Bringing together experts from physics, applied mathematics, and engineering, Mathematical and Physical Theory of Turbulence discusses recent progress and some of the major unresolved issues in two- and three-dimensional turbulence as well as scalar compressible turbulence.

Containing introductory overviews as well as more specialized sections, this book examines a variety of turbulence-related topics. The authors concentrate on theory, experiments, computational, and mathematical aspects of Navier–Stokes turbulence; geophysical flows; modeling; laboratory experiments; and compressible/magnetohydrodynamic effects. The topics discussed in these areas include finite-time singularities and inviscid dissipation energy; validity of the idealized model incorporating local isotropy, homogeneity, and universality of small scales of high Reynolds numbers, Lagrangian statistics, and measurements; and subrigid-scale modeling and hybrid methods involving a mix of Reynolds-averaged Navier–Stokes (RANS), large-eddy simulations (LES), and direct numerical simulations (DNS).

By sharing their expertise and recent research results, the authoritative contributors in Mathematical and Physical Theory of Turbulence promote further advances in the field, benefiting applied mathematicians, physicists, and engineers involved in understanding the complex issues of the turbulence problem.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780824723231
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	06/15/2006
Series:	Lecture Notes in Pure and Applied Mathematics
Pages:	208
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

John Cannon, Bhimsen Shivamoggi

Table of Contents

A Mathematician Reflects: Banquet Remarks.Lagrangian Description of Turbulence.Two-Dimensional Turbulence: An Overview.Statistical Plasma Physics in a Strong Magnetic Field: Paradigms and Problems.Some Remarks on Decaying Two-Dimensional Turbulence.Statistical and Dynamical Questions in Stratified Turbulence.Wavelet Scaling and Navier–Stokes Regularity.Generalization of the Eddy Viscosity Model — Application to a Temperature Spectrum.Continuous Models for the Simulation of Turbulent Flows: An Overview and Analysis.Analytical Uses of Wavelets for Navier–Stokes Turbulence.Time Averaging, Hierarchy of the Governing Equations, and the Balance of Turbulent Kinetic Energy. The Role of Angular Momentum Invariants in Homogeneous Turbulence. On the New Concept of Turbulence Modeling in Fully Developed Turbulent Channel Flow and Boundary Layer.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

… this is a welcome book posing interesting questions concerning the development of turbulence theory and computations in 2D and 3D for many essential industrial and environmental issues, which should be read by any researcher interested in this important topic.
—Marcel Lesieur (French Academy of Sciences and Grenoble Institute of Technology), Theoretical and Computational Fluid Dynamics, Vol. 22, 2008

Editorial Reviews

… this is a welcome book posing interesting questions concerning the development of turbulence theory and computations in 2D and 3D for many essential industrial and environmental issues, which should be read by any researcher interested in this important topic.
—Marcel Lesieur (French Academy of Sciences and Grenoble Institute of Technology), Theoretical and Computational Fluid Dynamics, Vol. 22, 2008

From the Publisher