68th Annual Meeting of the APS Division of Fluid Dynamics (November 22, 2015 — November 24, 2015)

V0102: Photochromic Flow Visualization in Silicone Oil

Authors
  • Stephen Johnston, Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Enrico Fonda, New York University
  • Devesh Ranjan, Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Katepalli R. Sreenivasan, New York University
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1103/APS.DFD.2015.GFM.V0102

A method of flow visualization by using photochromic dye is presented.  This concept provides an univasive, visually pleasing way of observing fluid motion of many natural and unnatural phenomena.  Two example uses of photochromic dye flow visualization are presented and observed; thermally driven convection and flow reversibility at low Reynolds numbers.

 

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