Steve Simon

Research professor at the Rudolf Peierls Centre and professorial fellow at Somerville. He is a condensed matter physicist specializing in topological aspects of strongly correlated electronic systems and quantum computation.

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Apr 29, 2021 • 46min

Why Hydrodynamics?

Prof. Steve Simon, a research professor specializing in condensed matter physics, joins the discussion to unpack the world of hydrodynamics. He explains its vast applications across energy and length scales, from everyday fluids to cosmic phenomena. The conversation spans hydraulic jumps, quark-gluon plasma, and the relevance of conservation laws. Simon also emphasizes the parallels between fluid dynamics and astrophysical turbulence, showcasing the unexpected links between complex systems like disease modeling and stellar behaviors.

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