Negative viscosity
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-007495
A theoretical concept where a fluid flow exhibits an apparent transfer of kinetic energy from smaller scales of motion to larger scales. Unlike normal viscosity, which dissipates energy, negative viscosity would amplify large-scale flows. This phenomenon is sometimes invoked in theories of atmospheric and oceanic turbulence, particularly in two-dimensional flows.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-007495 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| See also | Viscosity |
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