What is the Turbulence Problem and When May We Regard It as Solved?

Explore a thought-provoking lecture on turbulence delivered by K. R. Sreenivasan at the International Centre for Theoretical Sciences. Delve into the complex nature of the turbulence problem and the criteria for considering it solved. Part of a discussion meeting on Field Theory and Turbulence, this talk examines the intersection of physics, mathematics, and engineering in understanding turbulent flows. Learn about the application of Quantum Field Theory to turbulence modeling, universal power laws in turbulent flows, and efforts to develop theories from Navier-Stokes equations. Discover connections between turbulence and various fields including conformal field theory, relativistic fluid equations, and gauge theories. Gain insights into the multi-faceted approaches used to understand and predict turbulence, and the ongoing challenges in this important area of scientific and engineering research.