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Instabilities and transition in boundary layers

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Some recent developments in boundary layer instabilities and transition are reviewed. Background disturbance levels determine the instability mechanism that ultimately leads to turbulence. At low noise levels, the traditional Tollmien-Schlichting route is followed, while at high levels, a ‘by-pass’ route is more likely. Our recent work shows that spot birth is related to the pattern of secondary instability in either route.

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Vinod, N., Govindarajan, R. Instabilities and transition in boundary layers. Pramana - J Phys 64, 323–332 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02704560

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