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Condensed Matter Physics Seminar - Bernhard Mehlig

Research
Science and Information Technology

This is part of a virtual seminar series in theoretical condensed matter and atomic physics, with the aim to connect researchers working at different Nordic universities.

Seminar,
Webinar
Date
17 Feb 2023
Time
13:15 - 14:15
Location
Digitally via Zoom

Bernhard Mehlig: Statistical models for turbulent aerosols

Abstract

Turbulent aerosols are suspensions of small particles in a turbulent gas. The analysis of such highly non-linear and multi-scale dynamical systems poses formidable challenges. Laboratory experiments resolving the particle dynamics have only recently become possible, and direct numerical simulations of such systems are still immensely difficult. In this talk I describe recent progress in understanding the dynamics of turbulent aerosols using highly idealised  statistical models that  capture the relevant physics, and that allow systematic mathematical analysis using dynamical-systems theory. I summarise how this helps to understand fundamental mechanisms determining the particle dynamics: small-scale fractal clustering, caustic singularities, and anomalously large relative particle velocities. I highlight successes and failures of this approach, as well as the most important open questions. 

The seminar is held digitally via Zoom

Zoom-link: https://nordita.org/zoom/nvcms

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Condensed Matter Physics Seminar