Viscosity Controls Chaotic Whipping (VIDEO)

Georgia Institute of Technology

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This video show jets emerging from the same glass needle in chaotic whipping (left) and a steady state helical whipping. By controlling the viscosity and speed of the liquid surrounding the jet, researchers are able to control chaotic whipping to create this steady-state.

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