Abstract
The behavior of two antiparallel vortices of equal strength, moving in an ideal fluid, is studied numerically. The system is unstable and after a transient period two points of the vortices collide. On their way to the collision the two vortices form a pyramidal structure which is independent of the initial conditions. The connection process tends to follow a universal route for all kinds of initial vortex-antivortex arrangements.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 482-485 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Physical review letters |
Volume | 72 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 1994 |
Externally published | Yes |