Fluid Mechanics Courses and Certifications

Institute for Advanced Study

Non-Uniqueness of Leray Solutions of the Forced Navier-Stokes Equations - Dallas Albritton

Explore non-uniqueness in Navier-Stokes equations, focusing on Leray solutions, unstable manifolds, and vortex dynamics in fluid mechanics.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Institute for Advanced Study

Fluid Equations - Regularity and Kolmogorov’s Turbulence Theory

Explore fluid dynamics, Navier-Stokes equations, and Kolmogorov's turbulence theory. Gain insights into regularity results and mathematical confirmations of phenomenological theories.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Institute for Advanced Study

Local Dissipation of Energy for Continuous Incompressible Euler Flows - Phillip Isett

Explore continuous solutions to incompressible Euler equations exhibiting local energy dissipation, addressing Onsager's conjecture and its implications for hydrodynamic turbulence.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Institute for Advanced Study

Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics - James Stone

Explore astrophysical fluid dynamics with Prof. James Stone, covering mathematical models, numerical methods, and future research in this fascinating field of study.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Institute for Advanced Study

Turbulence as Gibbs Statistics of Vortex Sheets - Alexander Migdal

Explore vortex sheet dynamics, anomalous Euler equations, and Gibbs statistics in turbulence. Gain insights into scaling laws, spontaneous turbulence, and the ground state of turbulent systems.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

APS Physics

Discussing Turbulence - Novel Scaling and Symmetry Approaches

Explore novel turbulence scaling in fluid mechanics through symmetry theory and high-resolution simulations. Gain insights from Martin Oberlack's research on wall-bounded shear flows and channel flow dynamics.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Motility-Regulation and Self-Organization in Active Matter by Julien Tailleur

Explore self-organization principles in active matter systems, from bacterial colonies to colloids. Learn about motility regulation, quorum sensing, and pattern formation in non-equilibrium physics.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

The Route to Turbulence by Dwight Barkley

Explore the fascinating journey to understanding turbulence in shear flows, from historical observations to modern insights on phase transitions, intermittency, and universal scaling laws.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 32 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

The Fascinating World of Turbulent Flows by Samriddhi Sankar Ray

Explore the complex world of turbulent flows, their ubiquitous presence in nature, and their impact on small particles. Discover why turbulence remains an unsolved problem in physics and its significance in various natural processes.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Bursting of Laminar Separation Bubbles by O N Ramesh

Explore laminar separation bubbles in fluid dynamics, focusing on bursting mechanisms, instabilities, and transitions. Gain insights into aerodynamics relevant for MAVs/drones and other applications.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

S. Chandrasekhar's Fluid Dynamics by Katepalli Raju Sreenivasan

Explore S. Chandrasekhar's contributions to fluid dynamics, scaling in physics, and turbulent mixing through lectures by Katepalli Raju Sreenivasan, covering theoretical concepts and their applications.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

The Life History of a Raindrop by Rama Govindarajan

Explore the fascinating journey of raindrops, from formation to interaction with turbulence in clouds. Discover fluid dynamics, monsoon patterns, and the intricate processes behind precipitation.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Heading Towards Turbulence by Rama Govindarajan

Explore fluid dynamics, from laminar to turbulent flow, and the challenges in understanding transition. Learn about ongoing research and applications in this fascinating field.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 45 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

International Centre for Theoretical Sciences

Cloudy and Turbulent Days, and the Wait for Rain by Rama Govindarajan

Explore cloud formation, internal turbulence, and raindrop growth with fluid dynamicist Rama Govindarajan. Discover the fascinating processes behind everyday weather phenomena.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Institut des Hautes Etudes Scientifiques (IHES)

An Introduction to Super Critical Singularities - Lecture 1: Energy Super Critical Singularity Formation

Explore energy super critical singularity formation in non-linear PDEs, focusing on recent discoveries in defocusing problems and their connection to fluid mechanics.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 49 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video