Information Entropy Untangles Vortices and Flows in Turbulent Plasmas

Information entropy untangles vortices and flows in turbulent plasmas

Turbulence in nature refers to the complex, time-dependent, and spatially varying fluctuations that develop in fluids such as water, air, and plasma. It is a universal phenomenon that appears across a vast range of scales and systems—from atmospheric and oceanic currents on Earth, to interstellar gas in stars and galaxies, and even within jet engines and blood flow in human arteries.

How Information Entropy Deciphers Vortices and Flows in Turbulent Plasmas

In the vast and intricate realm of plasma physics, turbulence emerges as a formidable challenge, weaving complexity through the very fabric of fusion research. A recent breakthrough by scientists at the National Institute for Fusion Science and their collaborators has illuminated previously hidden dynamics within turbulent plasmas, employing innovative techniques inspired by quantum information theory. This pioneering work transcends traditional…