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March 13, 2013

Star-shaped waves spotted in shaken fluid
London, UK (SPX) Mar 13, 2013
A new wave phenomenon in liquids has been spotted by physicists in France. By shaking small cylindrical dishes of silicone oil, the team created standing waves that spontaneously form a range of patterns, including stars and polygons. Calculations suggest that the shapes are caused by nonlinear interactions between "gravity waves" - the name given to any fluid wave in which gravity is the dominant restoring force. The researchers hope that their work could lead to a better understanding of other n ... read more

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