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Entropic Multi-Relaxation Models for Simulation of Fluid Turbulence
A recently introduced family of lattice Boltzmann (LB) models (Karlin,
B\"osch, Chikatamarla, Phys. Rev. E, 2014) is studied in detail for
incompressible two-dimensional flows. A framework for developing LB models
based on entropy considerations is laid out extensively. Second order rate of
convergence is numerically confirmed and it is demonstrated that these entropy
based models recover the Navier-Stokes solution in the hydrodynamic limit.
Comparison with the standard Bhatnagar-Gross-Krook (LBGK) and the entropic
lattice Boltzmann method (ELBM) demonstrates the superior stability and
accuracy for several benchmark flows and a range of grid resolutions and
Reynolds numbers. High Reynolds number regimes are investigated through the
simulation of two-dimensional turbulence, particularly for under-resolved
cases. Compared to resolved LBGK simulations, the presented class of LB models
demonstrate excellent performance and capture the turbulence statistics with
good accuracy.Comment: To be published in Proceedings of Discrete Simulation of Fluid
Dynamics DSFD 201
Energy diplomacy: West Germany, the Soviet Union and the oil crises of the 1970s
This article analyzes West German energy policy and negotiations with the Soviet Union during the Cold War. Archival sources from the West German government show that long-term energy diplomacy became a carefully built link which guaranteed cooperation even during political crises,such as the one in 1980/81. This article argues that energy diplomacy catalyzed Brandt’s Ostpolitik. In particular, natural gas pipelines implied mutual trust within a stable relationship, which led to further collaborations, including cooperation
in nuclear power. It points out that, from this perspective, 1973 was not exactly a turning point, and some grandiose plans in the years after the
first oil crisis failed. Furthermore the article shows how the second oil crisis in 1979 increased cooperation cooperation between West Germany and the Soviet Union, although this strained West Germany’s relationship with the United States. Archival documents reveal that energy policy matters remained wellcalculated and persistent. Thus, the Soviet Union became a more reliable partner than many Arab countries
Observing Conflict Escalation in World Society: Ukraine's Maidan and Mali's Breakup
How do conflicts escalate? This is one of the major questions in conflict research. To offer further answers, Richard Bösch follows a tripartite agenda: First, he develops a constructivist methodology for the study of conflict escalation embedded in a Luhmannian systems theoretical world society perspective. Bösch argues that conflicts can be observed as social systems and he looks at the process of conflict escalation by analysing communication. Second, this analysis offers two case studies: the Maidan protests in Ukraine 2013-2014 and Mali's crisis 2010-2012. Third, it gives insights on how systems theoretical research can be beneficial for Peace and Conflict Studies
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