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The phase dynamics of spiral turbulence in the Couette-Taylorsystem

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Spiral turbulence observed in Couette-Taylor system has been characterized using the phase diffusion equation suggested by Hegseth et al. [Phys. Rev. Lett. 62, 257 (1989)]. From space-time diagrams, we have measured the diffusion coefficient, the diffusion velocity, and the turbulent spiral pitch.

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  1. Mechanical Engineering Department, The Petroleum Institute, P.O. Box 2533, Abu Dhabi, UAE

    A. Goharzadeh

  2. Laboratoire d’Ondes et Milieux Complexes (LOMC), FRE 3102, CNRS-Université du Havre, B.P. 540, 25, rue Philippe Lebon, 76058, Le Havre Cedex, France

    I. Mutabazi

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Goharzadeh, A., Mutabazi, I. The phase dynamics of spiral turbulence in the Couette-Taylorsystem. Eur. Phys. J. B 66, 81–84 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1140/epjb/e2008-00383-6

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