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Topology of flow patterns in vortex motions and turbulence

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Some applications of critical point theory are shown for the description and identification of eddying motions in turbulence and in vortex shedding. This includes both large scale and fine scale motions. Difficulties in the interpretations of flow topology are outlined with some examples.

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Perry, A.E., Chong, M.S. Topology of flow patterns in vortex motions and turbulence. Appl. Sci. Res. 53, 357–374 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00849110

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