Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics Courses

Field & Laboratory Observations of Floc Aggregates in Muddy Suspensions - Kyle Strom

Explores floc aggregates in muddy suspensions through field and lab observations, contributing to understanding of geophysical and environmental multiphase flows in atmospheric and oceanic systems.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Local Fluctuations in the Shear Modulus of Granular Beds - Corey O'Hern (Yale)

Explore local shear modulus fluctuations in granular beds with Yale's Corey O'hern. Part of a conference on geophysical and environmental multiphase flows, focusing on particle-laden systems in geosciences.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Role of Turbulent Coherent Structures on the Evolving Seabed - Tian-Jian Hsu

Explores the impact of turbulent coherent structures on seabed evolution, integrating field observations, experiments, and simulations to advance understanding of multiphase geophysical flows.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Flow of Immersed Granular Media - Experiments and Continuum

Experimental and theoretical insights into the flow behavior of immersed granular media, exploring multiphase geophysical phenomena from particle-laden flows to granular material transport over complex surfaces.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Two Topics in Sheared Suspensions - Contact Force Networks & Inertial Flow - Jeffrey Morris

Explores contact force networks and inertial flow in sheared suspensions, discussing advances in understanding multiphase geophysical flows through observations, experiments, simulations, and theory.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Turbulence, Clouds and Climate Models - Joao Teixeira

Explore the complex interplay between turbulence, clouds, and climate models in this talk by Joao Teixeira. Gain insights into geophysical fluid dynamics and their impact on atmospheric science and climate prediction.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Modulation by Cloud Droplet Size of Microphysical and Radiative Processes - Adele Igel

Explore how cloud droplet size influences microphysical and radiative processes in atmospheric science, presented by Adele Igel from UC Davis at a geophysical multiphase flows conference.

• YouTube
• 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Zooming Out - Understanding Cloud Systems From Complex & Idealized Models

Explore cloud systems through complex and idealized models, examining multi-scale physics and dynamics in geophysical flows. Gain insights into atmospheric processes and their broader implications.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Cloud Fields - Living Near the Bifurcation Point - Ilan Koren

Explore cloud field dynamics near bifurcation points with Ilan Koren. Gain insights into geophysical multiphase flows and their impact on atmospheric processes and environmental systems.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Top-Down and Bottom-Up Approaches to the Complex Atmospheric System - Graham Feingold (NOAA)

Explore top-down and bottom-up approaches to understanding complex atmospheric systems, focusing on multiphase flows in geophysical and environmental contexts.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Particle-Based Methods for Cloud Microphysics - Towards Learning Climate

Explore particle-based methods for cloud microphysics and their potential in climate modeling. Discover advancements in understanding geophysical fluid flows involving bubbles, drops, and particles.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

In Situ Measurements of Cloud Microphysics in the Field - Eberhard Bodenschatz

Explore in situ cloud microphysics measurements with Eberhard Bodenschatz. Discover field observation techniques and their impact on understanding atmospheric processes and geophysical fluid dynamics.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How the Growth of Ice Depends on the Fluid Dynamics Underneath - Federico Toschi

Explores fluid dynamics beneath ice growth, integrating field observations, lab experiments, and simulations to understand multiphase geophysical flows in atmospheric and oceanic systems.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Aspects of Particle Transport in Vortical Flow - Rama Govindarajan

Explores particle transport in vortical flow, discussing advances in geophysical and environmental fluid dynamics involving bubbles, drops, and particles through observations, experiments, simulations, and theory.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Dynamics of Anisotropic Fibers in Turbulent Shear Flow - Alfredo Soldati

Explore the behavior of anisotropic fibers in turbulent shear flow, examining their dynamics and interactions in geophysical and environmental fluid systems.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video