Abstract
The stability of the oscillatory Stokes layers is examined using two quasi-static linear theories and an integration of the full time-dependent linearized disturbance equations. The full theory predicts absolute stability within the investigated range and perhaps for all the Reynolds numbers. A given wavenumber disturbance of a Stokes layer is found to be more stable than that of the motionless state (zero Reynolds number). The quasi-static theories predict strong inflexional instabilities. The failure of the quasi-static theories is discussed.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 753-773 |
| Number of pages | 21 |
| Journal | Journal of fluid Mechanics |
| Volume | 62 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 1 1974 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering