Interfacial wave theory for oscillatory finger formation in a Hele-Shaw cell: A comparison with experiments

European Journal of Applied Mathematics

Volumn 7, Issue 2, 1996, Pages 169-199

  Xu, Jian Jun ^a  

^a MCGILL UNIVERSITY   (Canada)

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EID: 0642285635     PISSN: 09567925     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1017/s095679250000228x     Document Type: Article

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