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Traveling and standing waves in binary-fluid convection in finite geometriesThe effect of finite geometry on the competition between traveling waves and standing waves in systems with a Hopf bifurcation to a state with spatial structure is considered in the linear and weakly nonlinear regimes. The spatial structure observed by Kolodner et al. (1986) in binary-fluid convection is explained in terms of the reflection of the linear traveling waves. The reflection coefficient is calculated, and is found to go to zero as the frequency of the waves becomes small. The pattern expected in a saturated nonlinear state is discussed.
Document ID
19870038290
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Cross, M. C.
(California Institute of Technology Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, United States)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
December 8, 1986
Publication Information
Publication: Physical Review Letters
Volume: 57
ISSN: 0031-9007
Subject Category
Fluid Mechanics And Heat Transfer
Accession Number
87A25564
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NSF DMR-84-12543
Distribution Limits
Public
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