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A finite model of two-dimensional ideal hydrodynamics

High Energy Physics - Theory 2009-10-22 v1

Abstract

A finite-dimensional su(NN) Lie algebra equation is discussed that in the infinite NN limit (giving the area preserving diffeomorphism group) tends to the two-dimensional, inviscid vorticity equation on the torus. The equation is numerically integrated, for various values of NN, and the time evolution of an (interpolated) stream function is compared with that obtained from a simple mode truncation of the continuum equation. The time averaged vorticity moments and correlation functions are compared with canonical ensemble averages.

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@article{arxiv.hep-th/9206025,
  title  = {A finite model of two-dimensional ideal hydrodynamics},
  author = {J. S. Dowker and A. Wolski},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:hep-th/9206025},
  year   = {2009}
}

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(25 p., 7 figures, not included. MUTP/92/1)