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Seminar Abstract

December 10, 2003:

"Mixing Efficiency in Multi-Component
Isothermal Systems
"

Jay Ihry
Department of Physics
North Dakota State University

A simulational approach is used to examine the problem of mixing efficiency in isolated rectangular systems. More specifically, we examine the relative importance of kinematic viscosity, initial velocity, and initial position. By altering these initial conditions, we see the emergence of patterns.