The video reports the observation of the interaction between two counter-rotating helical vortices generated by two coaxial propellers. This interaction shows how the two structures exchange vorticity through various processes that are documented by high speed observations. Merging, splitting, reconnection, entrainment, roll-up contribute to distribute the vorticity originating at the blade tips into a coherent vortex wake.
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