Flow reversals in turbulent convection via vortex reconnections

We employ detailed numerical simulations to probe the mechanism of flow reversals in two-dimensional turbulent convection. We show that the reversals occur via a vortex reconnection of two attracting corner rolls having the same sign of vorticity, thus leading to major restructuring of the flow. Lar...

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Published in:Physical review letters 2013-03, Vol.110 (11), p.114503-114503, Article 114503
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