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On the role of viscosity in spherically symmetric transonic flows

Journal Article · · Astrophysical Journal; (USA)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1086/167655· OSTI ID:5595625
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  1. Padova Universita, Padua (Italy)
The effects induced by viscosity on the equations governing spherical, transonic flows are discussed. It is shown that viscosity changes the topology of solutions, replacing the critical point of the inviscid regime with a subcritical one. The quantitative relevance of turbulent dissipation is evaluated in the case of spherical accretion onto a black hole. 9 refs.
OSTI ID:
5595625
Journal Information:
Astrophysical Journal; (USA), Journal Name: Astrophysical Journal; (USA) Vol. 342; ISSN ASJOA; ISSN 0004-637X
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English