Cracking the Code: Scientists Solve Reynolds’ Century-Old Fluid Flow Mystery
Statistical mechanics offers novel insights into the origins of turbulence In 1883 Osborne Reynolds injected ink into water in a short, clear pipe to observe…
Fluid Mechanics News
Fluid mechanics is a branch of physics that studies the behavior of fluids (liquids, gases, and plasmas) and the forces on them. It encompasses two main sub-disciplines: fluid statics, which deals with fluids at rest, and fluid dynamics, which involves fluids in motion. This field is critical in a wide range of applications, including engineering systems, environmental science, and biological systems. Fluid mechanics is used to understand and predict the flow behavior in various situations, such as the aerodynamics of vehicles, the flow of blood in arteries, and the movement of air over the Earth’s surface. Advanced topics in fluid mechanics also incorporate the effects of compressibility, viscosity, and turbulence, enhancing its complexity and applicability to real-world problems.
Challenging Classical Physics: Surprising Properties of Elastic Turbulence Discovered
Revealing elastic turbulence shows more similarities to classical Newtonian turbulence than previously expected. Blood, lymph fluid, and other biological fluids often exhibit unexpected and sometimes…
Challenging Hydrodynamic Laws: Unraveling the Mysteries of Superfluid Turbulence
A theoretical framework aimed at measuring Reynolds similitude in superfluids could potentially prove the presence of quantum viscosity. Every liquid or gas, ranging from the…
Scientists Unveil the Physics Behind 300-Year-Old Firefighting Methods
Stabilizing the flow of water in pumping systems marked a significant breakthrough in the 18th century. Today, the technology behind water pressure is widespread, benefiting…
Breaking Physics: The Unlikely Twist in Feynman’s Sprinkler Problem
Scientists have solved the decades-old Feynman Sprinkler Problem, showing that a sprinkler running in reverse spins oppositely to when it ejects water. This finding deepens…
Diving Into the Painful Truth: Brown University’s Surprising Belly Flop Study
Experiments by a Brown-led research team investigated belly flop mechanics and found surprising insights about air-to-water impacts that could be useful for marine engineering applications….
Scientists Have Made a Discovery That Could Change Our Understanding of the Universe
How a Cup of Water Can Unlock the Secrets of Our Universe Researchers from Queen Mary University of London have made a discovery that could…
The Science Behind Skipping Stones: Gateway to Marine Engineering Advances
Researchers uncover dynamics of buoyant spheres and the formation of horizontal air cavities at the air-water interface. Driven by the need to safeguard marine animals…
Redefining Fluid Dynamics: Ancient Invention Sparks Modern Breakthrough
The recent breakthrough holds great potential for both medical and industrial applications. A group of scientists has discovered new laws governing the flow of fluids…
A Toast to Science: Researchers Unveil the Mystery Behind Champagne’s Elegant Bubbles
Fluid mechanics researchers found that surfactants give the celebratory drink its stable and signature straight rise of bubbles. Researchers from Brown University and the University…
Physics Experiment Inspired by Earth’s Core Leads to Groundbreaking Discovery in Fluid Flow Turbulence
Turbulent flows take on a surprising spin in an experiment inspired by the Earth’s core. A team of physicists has discovered a new role for…
A Shot of Science: Perfecting Espresso Extraction for Maximum Flavor
Understanding the origin of uneven extraction in brewing espresso can improve the beverage and enable substantial financial savings by using coffee more efficiently and sustainably….
What Physicists Can Learn From the Unique Spiral Shape of Shark Intestines
Shark intestines have a unique spiral shape that favors fluid flow in one direction. By learning about the workings of this phenomenon, physicists hope to…
Mesmerizing: Watch Water Droplets Merge on the International Space Station
Scientists designed and analyzed water droplet experiments that were conducted on the International Space Station. Understanding how water droplets spread and coalesce is essential for…
New Dynamical Framework for Turbulence Uncovered by Physicists
Findings reveal a new ‘roadmap’ for turbulence research with a broad range of applications, including more accurate weather forecasts and improving the fuel efficiency of…
Electron Whirlpools Seen for the First Time – Fluid Flow Could Enable Next-Generation Electronics
Long predicted but never observed before, this fluid-like electron behavior could be leveraged for efficient low-power next-generation electronics. Water molecules, although being distinct particles, flow…
Sizzling Sound of Deep-Frying Reveals Complex Physics of Vapor Cavities
Moistened chopsticks, water droplets in hot cooking oil reveal complicated bubble dynamics and sound characteristics. As its name implies, fluid mechanics is a branch of…
Learn Physics in Your Kitchen: Do-It-Yourself Fluid Mechanics
Home study projects of complex fluids in anyone’s kitchen, using readily available equipment and substances. Although the COVID-19 pandemic caused many disruptions across the educational…