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🧪 3D Kelvin Helmholtz

3D simulation of Kelvin-Helmholtz instability – two fluid layers with induced shear create swirling vortex waves like clouds or ocean currents.

Fluid Dynamics & Aerodynamics3DModerate60 FPS

⚙ Under the hood

This simulation demonstrates the Kelvin-Helmholtz instability in a 3D environment, showcasing fluid flow and shear forces. It's an interactive visualization of this fundamental physics phenomenon.

Kelvin HelmholtzInstabilityShear

3D · Three.js / WebGL renderer · 60 FPS target · runs fully client-side, no install