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Merger of Long Vortex Filaments

Fluid Dynamics 2012-10-16 v1

Abstract

This fluid dynamics video demonstrates the merger of long vortex filaments is shown experimentally. Two counter-rotating vortices are generated using in a tank with very high aspect ratio. PIV demonstrates the merger of the vortices within a single orbit.

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@article{arxiv.1210.3893,
  title  = {Merger of Long Vortex Filaments},
  author = {Akshay Khandekar and Jamey Jacob},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1210.3893},
  year   = {2012}
}