Strained spiral vortex model for turbulent fine structure
- 1 December 1982
- journal article
- Published by AIP Publishing in Physics of Fluids
- Vol. 25 (12), 2193-2203
- https://doi.org/10.1063/1.863957
Abstract
A model for the intermittent fine structure of high Reynolds number turbulence is proposed. The model consists of slender axially strained spiral vortex solutions of the Navier–Stokes equation. The tightening of the spiral turns by the differential rotation of the induced swirling velocity produces a cascade of velocity fluctuations to smaller scale. The Kolmogorov energy spectrum is a result of this model.Keywords
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