A micro-credential course (Hybrid mode) on "The Physics of Fluid Mechanics" will be conducted at Manipal Centre for Natural Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education from January 20, 2026.
Fluid mechanics is one of the oldest branches of theoretical physics, founded by Leonhard Euler in 1755. Yet it contains one of the deepest unsolved problems in physics: that of understanding turbulence. This course has two parts:
• An introduction to the basic physics of fluids, starting with the ideas of Euler and Navier-Stokes equations and some simple solutions (1 Credit – 15 hrs) (Jan 20 – Feb24)
• A glimpse of research into turbulence. We will focus on some toy models (dynamical systems with chaos) and test out ideas in small research projects. (0.5 credit – 9 hrs) (April-May timeframe)
About the Instructor: Prof. S. G. Rajeev is a renowned theoretical physicist and a Professor Emeritus of the University of Rochester's Department of Physics and Astronomy. He is known for his contributions in high-energy physics, quantum field theory, string theory, and mathematical physics. His recent research interests include frontier problems in fluid mechanics. Prof. Rajeev has authored books like: Advanced Mechanics: From Euler's Determinism to Arnold's Chaos; Fluid Mechanics: A Geometrical Point of View; Physics Through Symmetries and Fluid Mechanics
This course will have no registration fee and will be a hybrid mode with in-class and online presence. Classes begin on Jan 20th. Classes are to be held from 5:00 - 6:00 PM on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from Jan 20th to Feb 24th, 2026 (Part1).
Start Date: January 20, 2026
Register at: https://bit.ly/reg_micro_mcns
Detailed information is provided in the attached poster.
With best regards,
Dr Debbijoy Bhattacharya