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Small-scale mixing in stably stratified fluids: a report on Euromech 51

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 March 2006

P. F. Linden
Affiliation:
Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics, University of Cambridge
J. S. Turner
Affiliation:
Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics, University of Cambridge

Abstract

The 51st Euromech Colloquium, on mixing in stratified fluids, was held at the University of Cambridge from 24-27 June 1974, with one of the present authors (J.S.T.) acting as Chairman of the Organizing Committee. There were fifty-two participants from twelve countries, and thirty-two contributions were presented and discussed during the four days of the meeting.

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Research Article
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© 1975 Cambridge University Press

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