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A R Piriz¹, J J López Cela, N A Tahir

¹E.T.S.I. Industriales, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, 13071 Ciudad Real, Spain. roberto.piriz@uclm.es

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Area of Science:

Fluid Dynamics
Solid Mechanics
Shock Wave Phenomena

Background:

Richtmyer-Meshkov (RM) flow involves the interaction of shock waves with fluid interfaces.
Understanding the post-shock behavior of interfaces in elastic materials is crucial for various applications.
Previous models often lack detailed analytical descriptions of interface oscillations.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop an analytical model for asymptotic oscillations of a corrugated interface between two elastic solids after shock wave interaction.
To elucidate the mechanisms governing flow stability and interface dynamics.
To provide accurate predictions for oscillation periods and amplitudes.

Main Methods:

Development of an analytical model based on the physics of elastic solids and shock wave interaction.
Derivation of a formula for the oscillation period.
Comparison of model predictions with extensive numerical simulations.

Main Results:

The analytical model demonstrates that elastic forces are responsible for the stability of the flow.
A simple, accurate formula for the oscillation period of the corrugated interface is derived.
The model accurately predicts that oscillation amplitudes fluctuate around a mean value equal to the post-shock amplitude, consistent with numerical findings.

Conclusions:

The study validates the analytical model through numerical simulations, confirming its accuracy.
The restoring effect of elastic forces is identified as the key factor for flow stability in this scenario.
The findings provide a deeper understanding of shock-induced interface dynamics in elastic materials.