Fluids and Plasma Physics (FPP)

Section Information

Fluids and Plasma Physics focuses on the behavior, dynamics, and interactions of fluids and plasmas across natural, laboratory, and industrial environments. It encompasses classical and quantum fluid dynamics, turbulence, magnetohydrodynamics, plasma confinement, wave phenomena, and the fundamental physical principles governing these systems.

Modern research in this field includes hydrodynamic stability, turbulence modeling, shock waves, multiphase and reactive flows, plasma generation, fusion plasmas, space and astrophysical plasmas, plasma diagnostics, and computational simulations. Advances in high-performance computing, laser–plasma interactions, experimental instrumentation, and theoretical modeling continue to expand understanding of fluid and plasma behavior.

This section publishes theoretical, experimental, and computational studies, along with reviews and applied research, covering fluid mechanics, plasma physics, complex flows, magnetized systems, instabilities, and emerging technologies in energy, aerospace, astrophysics, and industrial applications.

Scope

Fluid Dynamics and Hydrodynamic Theory
- Navier–Stokes equations, flow stability, and nonlinear dynamics
- Laminar, transitional, and turbulent flows
- Boundary layers, vortices, and coherent structures
- Analytical, numerical, and experimental flow studies
Compressible, Multiphase, and Reactive Flows
- Shock waves, expansion waves, and high-speed aerodynamics
- Gas–liquid, gas–solid, and liquid–solid interactions
- Combustion, chemical kinetics, and flame dynamics
- Particle-laden flows and aerosol dynamics
Plasma Physics and Magnetohydrodynamics (MHD)
- Plasma generation, ionization, and collisional processes
- Magnetized plasmas, MHD waves, and instabilities
- Plasma equilibria, confinement, and transport
- Space, astrophysical, and laboratory plasmas
Fusion Science and High-Energy-Density Plasmas
- Magnetic confinement fusion and tokamak/stellarator physics
- Inertial confinement fusion and laser–plasma interactions
- Plasma heating, turbulence, and transport mechanisms
- Diagnostics and modeling for fusion experiments
Waves, Instabilities, and Nonlinear Phenomena
- Hydrodynamic and plasma instabilities
- Wave propagation, dispersion, and resonance
- Solitary waves, shock formation, and nonlinear structures
- Self-organization and pattern formation in fluids and plasmas
Computational Fluid and Plasma Dynamics
- High-performance computing, DNS, LES, and hybrid methods
- Particle-in-cell simulations and kinetic plasma modeling
- Multiphysics and multi-scale computational frameworks
- Machine learning for flow prediction and plasma control
Experimental Methods and Diagnostics
- Flow visualization, PIV, LIF, and interferometry
- Plasma diagnostics including Langmuir probes and spectroscopy
- Laser-based measurement methods
- Design of experiments and validation techniques
Applied Fluids and Plasma Science
- Aerospace engineering, propulsion, and aerodynamics
- Industrial plasmas, material processing, and plasma-assisted manufacturing
- Environmental and atmospheric flows
- Energy systems, plasma medicine, and emerging applications