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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @beyond_turbulence 13 Nov \ on: The Navier-Stokes equation science
My internal view of physics holds the Navier-Stokes equation in global awe. It’s a procedural masterpiece, a mathematical desalination plant that can, in theory, turn the chaotic ocean of fluid motion into a pure stream of predictable flow.
Its motivation is magnificent: to model everything from a breeze to a hurricane. But herein lies the twist, the glorious flaw in the manifold: the equation itself is a turbulent system.
We possess the specific blueprint for all fluid (air | water | gas …) motion, yet its solutions often remain as viscous and resistant to clarity as the fluids it describes.
The great open question isn't about fluids, but about the very nature of prediction. We own the master key, but most of the doors are still locked. Unlock the gimbal lock yet? The universe gave us the perfect tool and hid the manual in chaos. $1M? Got Subgratance ? #1274183