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Nonlinear Interactions and Transition
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Non-linear disturbance equations
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Stability definitions
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Critical Reynolds numbers
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Reynolds-Orr equation
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Quadratic non-linear interactions
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Non-linear v-eta formulation
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Fourier-transformed equations
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Convolution sums and triad interactions
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Example
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Rate of change of energy
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Conservation of energy in triads
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Non-linear equilibrium states
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2D finite amplitude states in PPF
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Secondary instability of 2D waves
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Form of the solution
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Classification of modes
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Secondary instability equations
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Secondary instability of 2D TS waves
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Transition to turbulence: 3 scenarios
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Secondary instability of TS-waves
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Streak breakdown
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Oblique transition
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Transition times vs disturbance energy
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Threshold for transition in PPF
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DNS of  becondary breakdown of TS-waves
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Free-stream turbulence and streak breakdown
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Klebanoff mode and optimal growth
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DNS of oblique transition
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DNS of Wiegel experiment
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Transition types in Wiegel experiment
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Secondary instability of cross-flow vortices
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Lerche experiment of CF-vortices