Comparing critical temperature to mechanical onset of turbulence

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The discussion explores the analogy between the critical temperature (Tc) of superconductivity and the transition from laminar to turbulent flow in fluids. It establishes that while both phenomena involve instability as a parameter increases, the underlying physical mechanisms differ significantly. The comparison is deemed superficial, highlighting the distinct behaviors of superconducting systems and fluid dynamics. This analysis is crucial for understanding the limitations of drawing parallels between these two fields.

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Loren Booda
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Does the critical temperature Tc of superconductivity suggest a similar parameter at the juncture between mechanical laminar and turbulent motion? In other words, is there an analogy between the electronic change at Tc and critical change in fluid flow at "room temperature"?
 
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In some ways the concepts are similar- the system becomes unstable to perturbations as a parameter is increased, but the physical mechanisms are sufficiently distinct (and the systems behave sufficiently differently) to make the connection a fairly superficial one.
 
Thank you, Andy.
 

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