Abstract
In fluid dynamics, an interface splash singularity occurs when a locally smooth interface self-intersects in finite time. By means of elementary arguments, we prove that such a singularity cannot occur in finite time for vortex sheet evolution, that is for the two-phase incompressible Euler equations. We prove this by contradiction; we assume that a splash singularity does indeed occur in finite time. Based on this assumption, we find precise blow-up rates for the components of the velocity gradient which, in turn, allow us to characterize the geometry of the evolving interface just prior to self-intersection. The constraints on the geometry then lead to an impossible outcome, showing that our assumption of a finite-time splash singularity was false.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 987–1033 |
Number of pages | 47 |
Journal | Archive for Rational Mechanics and Analysis |
Volume | 221 |
Issue number | 2 |
Early online date | 24 Feb 2016 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Aug 2016 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Analysis
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mathematics (miscellaneous)
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Daniel Coutand
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- School of Mathematical & Computer Sciences, Mathematics - Associate Professor
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