Fluid Dynamics Summer School

Topic

Fluid dynamics refers to the motion of liquids and gases as well as more exotic deformable states of matter including plasmas, magma, slurries, etc. Modern fluid dynamics research is a paradigm of multi-disciplinary science, combining flow experimentation, computational simulation and theoretical analysis. The combination of skills required to tackle the outstanding fluid mechanical issues for realistic problems is so diverse they cannot be taught in a standard undergraduate curriculum.

 

In the course of one week, students will learn fundamental principles and methods in lectures while working with leading scientists from the University of Alberta and the University of British Columbia, gaining hands-on experience with analysis software, numerical simulations and laboratory experiments. Topics cover nanoscale to astrophysical-scale phenomena with applications to climate, the environment and industry. 

 

Speakers

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Neil Balmforth
University of British Columbia

Details

The summer school is intended for senior undergraduates, Masters students and starting PhD students having a strong background in mathematics, physics and/or engineering. No prior knowledge of fluid dynamics is necessary. However, the students should have taken at least one course in partial differential equations by the summer of 2012.

 

Scholarships are available. Apply by April 30, 2012. 

 

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  • Neil Balmforth, Dept. Mathematics, University of British Columbia
    Geophysical Fluids (magma flows, stratified shear flow, tides)

     

  • Morris Flynn, Dept. Mechanical Engineering, University of Alberta
    Environmental Fluids (plumes and flares, ventilation, gravity currents)

     

  • Ian Frigaard, Depts. of Mathematics and of Mechanical Engineering, University of British Columbia
    Industrial Fluids (cementing, bubbles and particles, visco-plastic fluids)

     

  • G. M. "Bud" Homsy, Depts. of Mathematics and of Mechanical Engineering, University of British Columbia
    Interfacial Fluid Dynamics (phenomena and flows, microfluidics)

     

  • Bruce Sutherland, Depts. of Physics and of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences, University of Alberta
    Mathematical Methods of Fluid Dynamics (interpretation of equations, approximation methods, vorticity, waves)

     

  • Rick Sydora, Dept. Physics, University of Alberta
    Astrophysical Fluids (electromagnetic effects, aurorae, solar wind and the magnetosphere)

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This is a Past Event
Event Type
Scientific, Summer School
Date
July 23–27, 2012
Time
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Location
University of Alberta