Front formation in an active scalar equation

Peter Constantin, Qing Nie, Norbert Schörghofer

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Abstract

We study the formation of thermal fronts in an active scalar equation that is similar to the Euler equation. For a particular initial condition, an earlier candidate for finite-time blowup, the front forms in a generalized self-similar way with constant hyperbolicity at the center. The behavior belongs to a class of scenarios for which finite-time blowup is impossible. A systematic exploration of many different initial conditions reveals no evidence of singular solutions.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)2858-2863
Number of pages6
JournalPhysical Review E - Statistical Physics, Plasmas, Fluids, and Related Interdisciplinary Topics
Volume60
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 1999

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Statistical and Nonlinear Physics
  • Statistics and Probability
  • Condensed Matter Physics

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