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porous medium equations

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Porous medium equations is a class of mathematical models, primarily partial differential equations, developed to describe and analyze physical processes occurring within materials characterized by interconnected pores. This research area investigates phenomena such as fluid flow, heat transfer, and mass transport within porous structures, often incorporating constitutive relations like Darcy's Law or its extensions to represent macroscopic behavior. Their significance lies in providing the theoretical and computational framework essential for understanding and predicting behavior in diverse scientific and engineering applications, including hydrology, petroleum engineering, and materials science.

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IP

Babeș-Bolyai University

YC

University of Southern California

SM

Utrecht University

JL

Universidad Autónoma de Madrid

WG

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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Stanford University

Stanford, United States

University of Southern California

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Imperial College London

London, United Kingdom