Geometrical methods in hydrodynamics

Adrian Constantin

Journées équations aux dérivées partielles (2001)

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  • ISSN: 0752-0360

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We describe some recent results on a specific nonlinear hydrodynamical problem where the geometric approach gives insight into a variety of aspects.

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Constantin, Adrian. "Geometrical methods in hydrodynamics." Journées équations aux dérivées partielles (2001): 1-14. <http://eudml.org/doc/93413>.

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