Noise based on vortex structures in 2D and 3D

Abstract

A new noise, based on vortex structures in 2D (point vortices) and 3D (vortex filaments), is introduced. It is defined as the scaling limit of a jump process, which explores vortex structures, and it can be defined in any domain, also with boundary. The link with fractional Gaussian fields and Kraichnan noise is discussed. The vortex noise is finally shown to be suitable for the investigation of the eddy dissipation produced by small scale turbulence.