“New Structures in Free Surface Flows”
Featuring...
Professor John Bush, Math Department at MIT
Friday, January 23, 2004
2 to 3pm (refreshments at 1:30 PM)
Olin Auditorium, Olin College
Abstract
We consider a number of physical systems dominated by the influence of surface tension. We first report striking new structures revealed through exploratory experimental investigations of free surface flows, and outline accompanying theoretical developments. Particular attention is given to polygonal fluid sheets, fluid chains and fishbones generated by the collision of two laminar jets, and to polygonal hydraulic jumps. We proceed by discussing the hydrodynamics of water-walking insects, giving particular attention to the propulsion mechanism of the water strider.
Featuring...
Professor John Bush, Math Department at MIT
Friday, January 23, 2004
2 to 3pm (refreshments at 1:30 PM)
Olin Auditorium, Olin College
Abstract
We consider a number of physical systems dominated by the influence of surface tension. We first report striking new structures revealed through exploratory experimental investigations of free surface flows, and outline accompanying theoretical developments. Particular attention is given to polygonal fluid sheets, fluid chains and fishbones generated by the collision of two laminar jets, and to polygonal hydraulic jumps. We proceed by discussing the hydrodynamics of water-walking insects, giving particular attention to the propulsion mechanism of the water strider.