Coherent structures in boundary layers of Rayleigh-Bénard convection.
A coherent structure is revealed experimentally by a dyeing technique in the boundary layer of Rayleigh-Bénard convection in water. Dye accumulates in streaks aligned with the mean flow. Possible mechanisms for the formation of these streaks are discussed.
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Institute of Geophysics, University of Göttingen, Herzberger Landstrasse 180, 37075 Goettingen, Germany.
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