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The Gas Dynamics Lab investigates a diverse group of projects which consider fundamental flow phenomenon.  The lab is led by Professor Alexander J. Smits of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Princeton University.

Current topics of study in the lab include both experimental and computational analysis of turbulence at high Reynolds turbulent flow, boundary layer profiles for rough wall pipe flow at high Reynolds number, structure of high-Mach number shock waves, control of acoustic oscillations in a cavity, thrust production with unsteady geometry, and biomimetic propulsion, specifically focusing on Manta Rays.

The members of the Gas Dynamics Lab include undergrad and graduate students, lab staff, professors and postdoctoral associates.  The members of the lab frequently travel to conferences to present their findings, generate papers for leading leading publications, and spend considerable time interacting with undergraduate students at Princeton. 

Please explore this website to learn more about the specifics of the Gas Dynamics Lab!