Vortex Definition and Identification
A special issue of Fluids (ISSN 2311-5521). This special issue belongs to the section "Turbulence".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 3333
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Vortices are omnipresent in the universe and affect human life and the environment. A vortex is intuitively recognized as a rotational or swirling fluid motion and develops under diverse conditions. Examples are hurricanes and tornadoes, river and ocean currents, and recirculation and turbulence that develops in pipes and near airplane wings, to mention just a few. Biological organisms, moreover, use the principles behind vortex generation for propulsion and transport. Despite the importance of vortex structures in everyday life, we still do not fully understand vortex generation and its dynamics, and little is known about how to control vortices to avoid their potentially devastating adverse effects. This Special Issue aims to collect a series of papers on vortex definition, identification, and applications including subgrid models for LES, especially using new methods like Liutex and third-generation vortex definition and identification.
Prof. Dr. Chaoqun Liu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- vortex definition
- identification
- application
- turbulence
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