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:<math>R_{xy} = \left \langle \tilde{u}_x \tilde{u}_y \right \rangle</math>
:<math>R_{xy} = \left \langle \tilde{u}_x \tilde{u}_y \right \rangle</math>


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.
Thus, a non-zero value of the gradient of the Reynolds stress (of fluctuating flow components) can drive a laminar flow. Obviously, <math>\tilde{u}_x</math> and <math>\tilde{u}_y</math> must be ''correlated'' for this to work, which will depend on the details of the (equations describing the) turbulence.


== See also ==
== See also ==