Throughout my professional career as a scientist and teacher, I have authored numerous journal articles and books, all centered around fluid mechanics. Amidst the myriad topics within this scientific domain, my primary focus has been on comprehending the emergence of periodic flow patterns from initially simple and symmetric laminar flows. As the strength of the flow increases, the fluid motion undergoes changes, and the symmetry of the basic flow is diminished. Frequently, though not invariably, one can observe a sequence of flow patterns whose symmetry is progressively reduced until the motion transitions into a chaotic or turbulent state.

An everyday example is the evolution of the trailing vortices produced by large aircraft, which become visible through the condensation of water vapor. On a clear day, one can observe how these vortices evolve after being left behind by the aircraft.

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