Applied Mathematics

AM 227 Waves and Instabilities in Fluids

Advanced fluid dynamics course introducing various types of small-amplitude waves and instabilities that commonly arise in geophysical and astrophysical systems. Topics covered include, but are not limited to: pressure waves, gravity waves, Rossby waves, interfacial instabilities, double-diffusive instabilities, and centrifugal instabilities. Advanced mathematical methods are used to study each topic. Undergraduates are encouraged to take this course with permission of the instructor. (Formerly AMS 227.)

Requirements

Prerequisite(s): AM 212A and AM 217.

Credits

5

Instructor

Pascale Garaud