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Dr. Andrey Pryamikov
Email: pryamikov@mail.ru
Affiliation: Dianov Fiber Optics Research Center, Prokhorov General Physics Institute of RAS, Moscow, 119991, Russia
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Research Interests: hydrodynamic methods; vortices; Photonics
Summary
Hydrodynamic methods have become an essential tool across numerous scientific fields, including semiconductor physics, biophysics, and biophysical chemistry, where they help describe transport phenomena, wave interactions, and complex flow behaviors. Recently, similar underlying principles have emerged in the study of energy leakage from core modes in microstructured optical fibers (MOFs), highlighting intriguing connections between optical wave behavior and hydrodynamic vortex dynamics. In particular, the observation of energy escaping from MOF core modes into the structured cladding suggests a fundamental analogy with vortex shedding in fluid dynamics, reinforcing the idea that vortex phenomena are not confined to classical fluid systems but are, in fact, a broader physical principle manifesting in diverse contexts.
This growing body of evidence underscores the importance of adopting a general perspective on vortex phenomena, examining their role not only in fluid flows but also in wave physics, energy transport, and structured media. By identifying universal mechanisms governing the formation, evolution, and dissipation of vortices across disciplines, researchers can develop more comprehensive models that unify disparate fields. Such an approach could pave the way for groundbreaking applications, including advanced optical fiber technologies, improved control over energy dissipation, and even novel material design strategies. Understanding vortex-mediated energy transport at a fundamental level could also inspire innovative devices that harness vortex dynamics, transforming both classical and quantum technologies. Ultimately, progress in this direction may deepen our grasp of the pervasive role that vortex structures play in shaping both natural and engineered systems.
Keywords
Vortex, Poynting vector, energy flow, stream lines, turbulence, hydrodynamics
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