Vorticity

Definition

Vorticity is a pseudovector field that describes the local spinning motion of a continuum near some point (the tendency of something to rotate). It is defined as the curl of the flow velocity vector.

Formula

$\boldsymbol{\\omega} = \nabla \times \mathbf{v}$

Relationships

• Related: Kelvin’s Circulation Theorem, Velocity Potential (Zero in potential flow)