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Taylor Vortices–Induced Instability (Transition Flow) versus “Turbulence” in Concentric Cylinders Separated by Microscale Clearances

D. Deng Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Akron, Akron, OH, 44325-3903
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M. J. Braun Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Akron, Akron, OH, 44325-3903
Pages 573-584 | Received 13 Jul 2007, Accepted 13 Jul 2007, Published online: 25 Mar 2008

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