Why Geometry Kills Vortices: How Soap Bubble Curvature Governs Vortex Fate
Abstract
Vortices in a Bubble: A Miniature Model for Planetary StormsWhen Fluids Don't Flow: How Invisible Curvature Forces Vortices to VanishTrapped Vortices: How Soap Bubbles Become Fluid PrisonsWhy Geometry Kills Vortices: How Soap Bubble Curvature Governs Vortex Fate1. Spherical vortex dynamics 2. Soap bubble hydrodynamics 3. Curvature-induced vortex interactions 4. Point vortices on curved surfaces 5. Thin liquid films on spheres
Fields of Study & Subjects
Fluid Dynamics and Turbulent Flows
Fluid Dynamics and Thin Films
Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 13 January 2026