Complex Dynamics of Wave-Character Transitions in Radially Symmetric Isentropic Euler Flows: Theory and Numerics
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| author | Abreu, Eduardo Chen, Geng El-Katri, Faris Lima, Erivaldo |
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| contents | We investigate the qualitative dynamics of smooth solutions to the radially symmetric isentropic compressible Euler equations, focusing specifically on the evolution of rarefactive and compressive wave characters across three distinct configurations: the outward supersonic, subsonic, and inward supersonic regimes. For each case, we establish structural restrictions on wave-character transitions and identify invariant sign domains for gradient variables under specific initial data conditions. While our findings refine existing invariance properties in the outward supersonic regime, they reveal novel asymmetric transition mechanisms in the subsonic and inward regimes that are absent in purely supersonic expanding cases. Consequently, we derive sufficient conditions for finite-time singularity formation. To complement the analytical results where closed-form solutions are unavailable, we provide numerical experiments using a Semi-Discrete Lagrangian-Eulerian (SDLE) formulation. These simulations reproduce the predicted wave-character dynamics and offer qualitative evidence that supports our theoretical findings, providing a unified description of wave transitions in radially symmetric isentropic gas dynamics. |
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| spellingShingle | Complex Dynamics of Wave-Character Transitions in Radially Symmetric Isentropic Euler Flows: Theory and Numerics Abreu, Eduardo Chen, Geng El-Katri, Faris Lima, Erivaldo Analysis of PDEs We investigate the qualitative dynamics of smooth solutions to the radially symmetric isentropic compressible Euler equations, focusing specifically on the evolution of rarefactive and compressive wave characters across three distinct configurations: the outward supersonic, subsonic, and inward supersonic regimes. For each case, we establish structural restrictions on wave-character transitions and identify invariant sign domains for gradient variables under specific initial data conditions. While our findings refine existing invariance properties in the outward supersonic regime, they reveal novel asymmetric transition mechanisms in the subsonic and inward regimes that are absent in purely supersonic expanding cases. Consequently, we derive sufficient conditions for finite-time singularity formation. To complement the analytical results where closed-form solutions are unavailable, we provide numerical experiments using a Semi-Discrete Lagrangian-Eulerian (SDLE) formulation. These simulations reproduce the predicted wave-character dynamics and offer qualitative evidence that supports our theoretical findings, providing a unified description of wave transitions in radially symmetric isentropic gas dynamics. |
| title | Complex Dynamics of Wave-Character Transitions in Radially Symmetric Isentropic Euler Flows: Theory and Numerics |
| topic | Analysis of PDEs |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2603.09929 |