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The NS equation is considered (in 2 & 3 dimensions) with a fixed forcing on large scale; the stationary states form a family of probability distributions on the fluid velocity fields depending on a parameter R (Reynolds number). It is…
We examine the conjecture of equivalence of nonequilibrium ensembles for turbulent flows in two-dimensions (2D) in a dual-cascade setup. We construct a formally time-reversible Navier-Stokes equations in 2D by imposing global constraints of…
Following the Gallavotti's conjecture, Stationary states of Navier-Stokes fluids are proposed to be described equivalently by alternative equations besides the NS equation itself. We propose a model system symmetric under time-reversal…
Dissipative Euler and Navier Stokes equations are discussed with the aim of proposing several experiments apt to test the equivalence of dynamical ensembles and the chaotic hypothesis.
At the molecular level fluid motions are, by first principles, described by time reversible laws. On the other hand, the coarse grained macroscopic evolution is suitably described by the Navier-Stokes equations, which are inherently…
Stationary states of Navier-Stokes fluids have been proposed to be described equivalently by several alternative equations, besides the NS equation itself. In particular equivalence between the NS evolution and a reversible. It is natural…
It is a classical problem in fluid dynamics about the stability and instability of different hydrodynamic patterns in various physical settings, in particular in the high Reynolds number limit of laminar flow with boundary layer. However,…
The incompressible Navier-Stokes equations and static Euler equations are considered. We find that there exist infinite non-trivial regular solutions of incompressible static Euler equations with given boundary conditions. Moreover there…
Ideas and theories of turbulence based on modifying the Navier-Stokes equation, to obtain equilibrium and non-equilibrium time-reversible dynamical ensembles relevant to helical turbulence, are presented. Discussions of controlling helicity…
The incompressible Navier-Stokes equations are considered. We find that there exist infinite non-trivial solutions of static Euler equations. Moreover there exist random solutions of static Euler equations. Provided Reynolds number is large…
The irreversible turbulent energy cascade epitomizes strongly non-equilibrium systems. At the level of single fluid particles, time irreversibility is revealed by the asymmetry of the rate of kinetic energy change, the Lagrangian power,…
Exploring the possibility of describing a fluid flow via a time-reversible equation and its relevance for the fluctuations statistics in stationary turbulent (or laminar) incompressible Navier-Stokes flows.
There is renewed interest in the question of whether the Navier-Stokes equations (NSE), one of the fundamental models of classical physics and widely used in engineering applications, are actually self-consistent. After recalling the…
Understanding under what conditions it is possible to construct equivalent ensembles is key to advancing our ability to connect microscopic and macroscopic properties of non-equilibrium statistical mechanics. In the case of fluid dynamical…
In this paper, we provide a sufficient condition of the energy equality for the incompressible Navier-Stokes equations in bounded domains.
The work described here shows that the known variational principle for the Navier-Stokes equations and the adjoint system can be modified to produce a set of Euler-Lagrange variational equations which have the same order and same solution…
We prove some criteria for the convergence of weak solutions of the 2D incompressible Navier-Stokes equations with Navier slip boundary conditions to a strong solution of incompressible Euler. The slip rate depends on a power of the…
The present paper is motivated by recent mathematical work on the incompressible Euler and Navier-Stokes equations, partly having physically problematic results and unrealistic expectations. The Euler and Navier-Stokes equations are…
We note that the equations of relativistic hydrodynamics reduce to the incompressible Navier-Stokes equations in a particular scaling limit. In this limit boundary metric fluctuations of the underlying relativistic system turn into a…
The Euler and Navier-Stokes equations both belong to a closed system of three transport equations, describing the particle number density N, the macroscopic velocity v and the temperature T. These sytems are complete, leaving no room for…