Euler flows. Local characterization of vorticity, circulation,
Kelvin's
theorem. The vorticity equation. The Bior-Savart law for velocity given
vorticity. Cauchy's representation of
vorticity
kinematics. Helmhotz' laws and vortex stretching. The issue of global
regularity
in 3D. The Rankine combined vortex.
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