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. 2023 May;381(2246):20220359.
doi: 10.1098/rsta.2022.0359. Epub 2023 Mar 13.

Taylor-Couette and related flows on the centennial of Taylor's seminal Philosophical Transactions paper: part 2

Rainer Hollerbach  1 , Richard M Lueptow  2 , Eric Serre  3
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Taylor-Couette and related flows on the centennial of Taylor's seminal Philosophical Transactions paper: part 2

Rainer Hollerbach et al. Philos Trans A Math Phys Eng Sci. 2023 May.

Abstract

In 1923, the Philosophical Transactions published G. I. Taylor's seminal paper on the stability of what we now call Taylor-Couette flow. In the century since the paper was published, Taylor's ground-breaking linear stability analysis of fluid flow between two rotating cylinders has had an enormous impact on the field of fluid mechanics. The paper's influence has extended to general rotating flows, geophysical flows and astrophysical flows, not to mention its significance in firmly establishing several foundational concepts in fluid mechanics that are now broadly accepted. This two-part issue includes review articles and research articles spanning a broad range of contemporary research areas, all rooted in Taylor's landmark paper. This article is part of the theme issue 'Taylor-Couette and related flows on the centennial of Taylor's seminal Philosophical Transactions paper (Part 2)'.

Keywords: Taylor–Couette flow; stability analysis.

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Conflict of interest statement

This theme issue was put together by the Guest Editor team under supervision from the journal’s Editorial staff, following the Royal Society’s ethical codes and best-practice guidelines. The Guest Editor team invited contributions and handled the review process. Individual Guest Editors were not involved in assessing papers where they had a personal, professional or financial conflict of interest with the authors or the research described. Independent reviewers assessed all papers. Invitation to contribute did not guarantee inclusion.

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