Abstract:
We will discuss several nonlinear partial differential equations that arise from physics and material sciences, including curl-Zakharov system for plasma, and equations for static liquid crystals. These models involve double-curl operator, and exhibit many intricate hydrodynamic features that are very important to physical and industrial processes. Mathematical study of the equations can be used to explain and predict phenomena of various fluids.
One of the research challenges is to understand the interactions between multiple scales that frequently arise in these physical systems. The other challenge is the strong degeneration and inherent nonlinearities of these equations. Therefore, many mathematical questions remain open, and require new methods and ideas.
*Please note that tea and coffee reception will start at 4:00 PM.
NYU Shanghai STEM Seminar Series - Spring 2018
4:30-5:30 PM, Every Wednesday | Room 204, NYU Shanghai
- March 21: Jeffrey Erlich, Assistant Professor of Neural and Cognitive Sciences
- March 28: Gang Fang, Assistant Professor of Biology
- April 11: Tao Huang, Visiting Assistant Professor of Mathematics
- April 18: Li Li, Associate Professor of Neural Science and Psychology
- April 25: Leonardo T. Rolla, Visiting Assistant Professor of Mathematics
- May 02: Xinying Cai, Assistant Professor of Neural and Cognitive Sciences
- May 09: Hanghui Chen, Assistant Professor of Physics
This event is for NYU Shanghai community. External attendees please RSVP HERE.