Mathematical Foundations of Fluid Mechanics
MATH 6890

Yuri V. Lvov

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Basic equations of fluid dynamics, including the Navier-Stokes equations and conservation laws, will be covered. Modern topics including turbulence, wave-wave interactions, rotating-stratified turbulence, and geophysical fluid motion will also be considered.

Prerequisites are advanced calculus and mathematical maturity.

Tuesday-Friday 14-16

Office Hours Tuesday-Friday 13-14 and Tuesday, 16-17

http://www.rpi.edu/$\tilde{ }$lvovy/

Room is CArnegie 208

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