Abstract
In this paper we show how the stability of Prandtl boundary layers is linked to the stability of shear flows in the incompressible Navier-Stokes equations. We then recall classical physical instability results, and give a short educational presentation of the construction of unstable modes for Orr-Sommerfeld equations. We end the paper with a conjecture concerning the validity of Prandtl boundary layer asymptotic expansions.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 343-355 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | Analysis (Germany) |
Volume | 35 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 1 2015 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Analysis
- Numerical Analysis
- Applied Mathematics