Ludwig Prandtl

Ludwig Prandtl was a pioneering German engineer and physicist known for his foundational contributions to fluid mechanics. He introduced important concepts such as boundary layers, which describe how fluid flow behaves near surfaces, like the wing of an airplane. His work helped to explain and predict how objects move through fluids, leading to advancements in aerodynamics and hydrodynamics. Prandtl's theories are crucial in designing aircraft, ships, and various engineering systems, making them safer and more efficient by understanding how air and water interact with surfaces.