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Old   December 25, 2011, 05:07
Default What are the mechanisms for generation of vorticity
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Hi

I was wondering about the physical mechanisms for generating vorticity and also their mathematical formulations. I know about viscous diffusion of vorticity and vortex stretching -but there are mainly mechanisms for how vorticity changes right? not its production..any comments would be appreciated
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Hi Nik,
I assume that mean shear (at a solid boundary, or at a fluid of different properties) would contribute to generating vortices and such vorticity. I believe that the main mechanism that produces vorticity is the existence of velocity gradients....

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yes that makes sense..thanks for ur reply merry xmass to u too and let me know if u learn more about vorticity generation
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