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:<math>R_{xy} = \left \langle \tilde{u}_y \tilde{u}_x \right \rangle</math> | :<math>R_{xy} = \left \langle \tilde{u}_y \tilde{u}_x \right \rangle</math> | ||
and it is clear that a non-zero value of the Reynolds stress of fluctuating flow components can drive a laminar flow. | and it is clear that a non-zero value of the ''gradient'' of the Reynolds stress (of fluctuating flow components) can drive a laminar flow. | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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