Turbulence - Arrow of Time and Equilibrium-Nonequilibrium Behaviour
Explore the fascinating world of turbulence and its relationship to the arrow of time and equilibrium-nonequilibrium behavior in this 42-minute lecture by Mahendra Verma. Delve into the controversy surrounding time reversal symmetry in fundamental forces and how it relates to real-world phenomena. Examine the second law of thermodynamics as a solution and use turbulence as a prime example. Investigate the Navier-Stokes equation, multiscale phenomena, and driven-dissipative nonequilibrium systems. Learn about Kolmogorov's theory of turbulence, energy transfer, and the properties of equilibrium thermodynamics. Analyze two-dimensional and rotating turbulence, and explore connections to cosmology and causality. Discover the equilibrium behavior of turbulent systems, including initial conditions, spectrally truncated Euler flows, and connections to kinetic theory. Gain insights from molecular-level simulations of turbulence and its decay, and understand the importance of initial conditions in these complex systems. Read more