Thermal torque in rotating gas

TL;DR

This paper investigates how molecular motion and rotation induce a torque in gases due to Coriolis forces, revealing a fundamental physical effect in rotating systems.

Contribution

It introduces the concept of thermal torque in rotating gases caused by Coriolis forces acting on molecular motion.

Findings

Torque arises from molecular motion and rotation due to Coriolis effects

The effect is fundamental to understanding rotating gas dynamics

Provides a basis for further studies on rotating fluid systems

Abstract

Molecular motion in combination with rotation causes a torque in gas when seen from a coordinate system fixed in the rotating system. The torque is caused by Coriolis forces.