Undergrad PDEs greater than order 2 with real world applications?

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The discussion highlights the Kuramoto–Sivashinsky equation, a fourth-order PDE used to model flames. Participants mention other high-order PDEs with real-world applications, including the Korteweg–de Vries (KdV) equation, which is relevant in nonlinear physics for soliton phenomena. Additionally, the Euler-Bernoulli beam theory is referenced, illustrating one-dimensional transverse waves on a slender beam. These examples demonstrate the significance of higher-order PDEs in various scientific fields. The conversation emphasizes the practical relevance of these mathematical models.
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Came across this today, a fourth order PDE - the Kuramoto–Sivashinsky equation, apparently used to model flames

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuramoto–Sivashinsky_equation

Any other examples of high order PDEs with actual applications?

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