Sasha Migdal

Sasha Migdal, a theoretical physicist renowned for his innovative work in turbulence, shares his insights after returning from retirement. He reveals his groundbreaking loop-equation approach to the Navier-Stokes equations, potentially transforming our understanding of chaotic fluid behavior. From his gripping journey through Soviet academia and KGB pressure to his eventual defection to the U.S., he reflects on the intersection of science and morality. Migdal's evolving theory promises exciting advances in fluid dynamics, magnetohydrodynamics, and beyond.