Turbulence and Mixing - Why Diffusion Seems Easy

Explore the complexities of turbulence and mixing in fluid dynamics through this comprehensive lecture from the Mathematical Modeling of Climate, Ocean, and Atmosphere Processes program. Delve into why diffusion may appear deceptively simple as Professor Anand Gnanadesikan unravels the intricacies of these phenomena. Gain insights into the fundamental concepts that underpin climate, oceanic, and atmospheric processes, with a focus on turbulent dynamics and its impact on large-scale systems. Designed for students at the Masters and final year undergraduate level, this talk requires no prior background in climate-atmosphere-ocean dynamics, making it accessible to a wide audience. Benefit from the expertise of leading researchers in the field and enhance your understanding of fluid dynamics in environmental systems.

Turbulence and mixing. Why diffusion seems easy... by Anand Gnanadesikan