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Area of Science:

  • Fluid Dynamics
  • Nonlinear Dynamics
  • Mathematical Physics

Background:

  • Kolmogorov shear flows are fundamental in fluid dynamics.
  • Understanding their asymptotic dynamics under perturbation is crucial.
  • Previous studies lacked a comprehensive theoretical framework for perturbed flows.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a phenomenological theory for the asymptotic dynamics of perturbed inviscid 2D Kolmogorov shear flows.
  • To establish a phase diagram predicting flow behavior based on domain aspect ratio and perturbation size.
  • To analyze the role of inviscid damping and nonlinear effects.

Main Methods:

  • Developing a phenomenological theory.
  • Conducting a precise study of inviscid damping in the linearized equation.
  • Analyzing nonlinear effects and Landau pole bifurcations.

Main Results:

  • A phase diagram was generated, showing qualitative agreement with numerical observations.
  • Three distinct phases were identified: steady shear flow, stationary dipole, and four traveling vortices.
  • A bifurcation in the dominant Landau pole controlling inviscid damping was demonstrated.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed theory accurately predicts the asymptotic dynamics of perturbed inviscid Kolmogorov shear flows.
  • The identified Landau pole bifurcation is key to understanding the perturbation's ultimate fate.
  • The study provides a theoretical basis for observed phenomena in fluid dynamics simulations.