What areas of aerospace can I explore with my background in math and physics?

In summary, the speaker recently completed a math undergraduate degree with a focus on physics and research on vortex rings. They are interested in exploring physical phenomena related to ODEs, PDEs, and vector calculus in the aerospace field. They are seeking suggestions for graduate level studies, specifically in areas such as plasma, control, and thermodynamics. The experts suggest turbulence research and studying gas turbines, deep stall, and vortex augmented lift.
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what area of aerospace??

just finished my math undergrad with a good amount of physics and research on vortex rings. i enjoyed ode/pde/vector calc and would like to explore physical phenomena related to these areas. this leads me to aerospace.

at the graduate level, any suggestions on areas i may like? if nothing else do you know a resource on becoming familiar enough with basic areas ie plasma/control/thermodynamics...

please be specific.

thanks
 
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You may enjoy turbulence research based on some of that.
 
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Gas turbines might interest you
 
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thanks guys! i appreciate your advice and will look into those areas
 
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Turbulence most likely. You could also study deep stall and vortex augmented lift.
 

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