Turbulent Flow
Turbulent flow, characterized by chaotic and unpredictable fluid motion, presents a significant challenge in scientific modeling and simulation. Current research focuses on developing computationally efficient surrogate models using machine learning, particularly employing neural operators (like Fourier Neural Operators), generative adversarial networks (GANs), and diffusion models, often enhanced with physics-informed constraints to improve accuracy and stability. These advancements aim to overcome the limitations of traditional numerical methods, enabling faster and more accurate simulations for applications ranging from weather prediction and climate modeling to aerospace engineering and industrial process optimization. The resulting improvements in predictive capabilities have significant implications for various scientific disciplines and engineering applications.
Papers
Physics-Guided Actor-Critic Reinforcement Learning for Swimming in Turbulence
Christopher Koh, Laurent Pagnier, Michael Chertkov
EngineBench: Flow Reconstruction in the Transparent Combustion Chamber III Optical Engine
Samuel J. Baker, Michael A. Hobley, Isabel Scherl, Xiaohang Fang, Felix C. P. Leach, Martin H. Davy