Kelvin-Helmholtz Instability in Media of Variable Density
Journal Article
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· Physics of Fluids (New York)
The instability of two fluids separated by a horizontal boundary and in relative horizontal motion is investigated in the case of densities varying exponentially with height. There is a striking similarity between the effects of density variation and of rotation on the onset of instability. Conditions for stability are given, and the effect of a superposed magnetic field is discussed.
- Research Organization:
- Yerkes Observatory, Williams Bay, Wis.
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- NSA Number:
- NSA-15-030151
- OSTI ID:
- 4841154
- Journal Information:
- Physics of Fluids (New York), Journal Name: Physics of Fluids (New York) Journal Issue: 9 Vol. 4; ISSN 0031-9171
- Publisher:
- American Institute of Physics
- Country of Publication:
- Country unknown/Code not available
- Language:
- English
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