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Explore the dynamics of mobile boundaries in thermal convection systems through this 46-minute conference talk delivered at the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics. Examine how boundaries that can move and deform affect convective heat transfer patterns and fluid dynamics. Investigate the complex interactions between thermal gradients and boundary mobility, including how these systems differ from traditional fixed-boundary convection. Analyze experimental observations and theoretical frameworks that describe the behavior of convective flows when boundaries are free to respond to thermal and mechanical forces. Discover applications to natural phenomena such as mantle convection, ice sheet dynamics, and other geophysical systems where thermal convection occurs alongside deformable interfaces. Learn about the mathematical modeling approaches used to capture the coupling between thermal transport and boundary evolution, and understand the implications for heat transfer efficiency and pattern formation in these complex systems.
