Compressible vortex dynamics and shock wave interactions are central to advancing our understanding of fluid mechanics in high-speed regimes. These phenomena underpin critical applications in ...

The Schwinger effect reveals how vacuum fluctuations can produce real particles under strong electric fields, now explored ...

Tsukuba, Japan—When humans kick swim through water, vortices form around their legs, generating the force that propels them forward. However, the mechanisms underlying variations in the structure of ...

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The polar vortex is a large area of low pressure and cold air surrounding the Earth’s poles. Under normal conditions, it spins tightly around the Arctic. However, as the Arctic warms, this system ...

Weaker Vortex: Conversely, a weakened vortex allows cold air and winds to migrate northward, resulting in more frequent and intense cold fronts impacting Australia. This shift is known as a negative ...