Turbulence and columnar vortex formation through inertial-wave focusing

M. Duran Matute, J.-B. Flór, F.S. Godeferd, C. Jause-Labert

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Abstract

In this experimental and numerical study, we consider the role of inertial waves in the inverse energy cascade and the transfer of momentum in a rotating fluid. An oscillating torus generates two inertial-wave cones with their energy focusing at their apex. For high wave amplitudes, turbulence is generated locally around the focal point, resulting in angular momentum mixing and the generation of a columnar cyclonic vortex. The results suggest that nonlinear dynamics is essential for the wave induced momentum transport towards columnar vortices in rotating turbulence.
Original languageEnglish
Article number041001
Number of pages4
JournalPhysical Review E - Statistical, Nonlinear, and Soft Matter Physics
Volume87
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013
Externally publishedYes

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