Harnessing Turbulence: Generating Patterns through Innovative Research
A new study suggests that regular patterns can emerge from the turbulent motion of fluids under certain conditions, such as when particles in the fluid all spin in the same direction, a property called "odd viscosity." This effect, observed in a simulation, could have implications for controlling and shaping turbulence, potentially leading to breakthroughs in designing more efficient airplane wings, engines, and wind turbines. The findings, published in Nature, offer insights into the interplay between eddies and waves in turbulent flows and could have applications in various natural contexts, including the corona of the sun and the solar wind.