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Unraveling Turbulent Heat Transport: Boundary Layers, Scalar Scaling, and the Ultimate Convection Debate
Abstract: Scalar Turbulence and Heat Transport Scaling in High-Rayleigh Number Convection This structured literature review synthesizes the theoretical and experimental foundations concerning scalar turbulence and heat transport scaling in high-Rayleigh number (Ra) Rayleigh–Bénard convection (RBC), focusing on the critical role of thermal boundary layers (TBLs). The primary objective is to critically assess the evolution, central…
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Rayleigh-Bénard and Beyond: A Comprehensive Multiscale Review of Convection Cell Dynamics in Natural and Engineered Systems
Summary: Convection Cells – From Fundamental Physics to Global Systems This literature review provides a comprehensive, cross-disciplinary synthesis of dynamics, establishing thermal convection as a foundational mechanism governing heat and mass transport across scientific domains—from planetary interiors to sub-millimeter engineered flows. Core Theoretical Evolution and Debate The field is fundamentally rooted in the model, defined…