Finite-Time Weak Singularities and the Statistical Structure of Turbulence in 3D Incompressible Navier-Stokes Equations
Analysis of PDEs
2026-04-08 v2 Fluid Dynamics
Abstract
This paper provides a rigorous mathematical analysis of the global regularity problem for the 3D incompressible Navier-Stokes (NS) equations, specifically addressing the conditions under which smooth initial data may lead to a loss of regularity. By departing from traditional phenomenological turbulence models and focusing strictly on the mechanical energy transport equation, we derive a fundamental critical condition, where is the specific mechanical energy, which characterizes the transition from laminar to turbulent flow.
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@article{arxiv.2603.28308,
title = {Finite-Time Weak Singularities and the Statistical Structure of Turbulence in 3D Incompressible Navier-Stokes Equations},
author = {Chio Chon Kit},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2603.28308},
year = {2026}
}