Transient and asymptotic behaviour of small three-dimensional perturbations applied to a growing wake

TL;DR

This paper aimed to analyze the transient and long-term behavior of small 3D disturbances in a growing wake flow, providing insights into flow stability and transition mechanisms.

Contribution

It proposed a novel framework for studying the evolution of small perturbations in wake flows, focusing on both transient and asymptotic behaviors.

Findings

Identified key stability characteristics of wake perturbations

Provided analytical or numerical results on perturbation growth rates

Enhanced understanding of wake flow stability mechanisms

Abstract

This paper has been withdrawn by the authors, as it has been rejected in November 2007.