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Rayleigh–Taylor Instability
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Summary
The
Rayleigh–Taylor Instability
occurs when a
Denser fluid
is placed above a
Less dense fluid
in a
Gravitational Field
, leading to an
Unstable interface
that evolves into
Characteristic patterns
. This phenomenon is crucial in understanding various natural and
Engineered systems
, including
Astrophysical events
,
Inertial Confinement Fusion
, and the
Mixing of materials
in
Industrial Processes
.
Concepts
Fluid Dynamics
Gravitational Field
Density Gradient
Interfacial Instability
Mixing Processes
Inertial Confinement Fusion
Astrophysical Phenomena
Hydrodynamic Instability
Viscosity
Surface Tension
Density Stratification
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