Lattice Boltzmann simulation of the two-dimensional Rayleigh-Taylor instability

Journal Article · Sat Oct 31 23:00:00 EST 1998 · Physical Review. E, Statistical Physics, Plasmas, Fluids, and Related Interdisciplinary Topics

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevE.58.6861· OSTI ID:664707

Nie, X; Qian, Y ^[1]; Nie, X; Doolen, G D; Chen, S ^[2]; Nie, X ^[3]

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1. Department of Applied Physics and Applied Mathematics, Columbia University, New York, New York 10027 (United States)
2. Theoretical Division and Center for Nonlinear Studies, National Laboratory, Los Alamos, New Mexico 87545 (United States)
3. Institute of Applied Physics and Computational Mathematics, Beijing 100088 (China)

A lattice Boltzmann model for multicomponent fluid flows is used to simulate the two-dimensional Rayleigh-Taylor instability. The dynamical processes of the instability, varying from linear growth to mixing, have been simulated. The results agree with experiments, analytical studies, and other numerical simulations. {copyright} {ital 1998} {ital The American Physical Society}

• OSTI ID: 664707
• Journal Information: Physical Review. E, Statistical Physics, Plasmas, Fluids, and Related Interdisciplinary Topics, Journal Name: Physical Review. E, Statistical Physics, Plasmas, Fluids, and Related Interdisciplinary Topics Journal Issue: 5 Vol. 58; ISSN PLEEE8; ISSN 1063-651X
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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66 PHYSICS
BOLTZMANN EQUATION
MIXING
NAVIER-STOKES EQUATIONS
NUMERICAL SOLUTION
RAYLEIGH-TAYLOR INSTABILITY