Physics of Convection
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Basic scenario:
Non dimensional equation for
time-dependent convection in a constant-property Boussinesq fluid:
scaled by:
How to solve the equations:
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Higher Rayleigh numbers:
Numerical Simulation:
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Time-dependent convection:
Influence of the Prandtl
number:
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Percentage of vertical
vorticity:
The influence of volumetric
heating:
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Temperature and Pressure
dependent viscosity
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Investigations of material properties
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Thermochemical Convection:
Examples of 'fingers':
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Effects of Rotation
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Conclusion