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Oil waves
Why does the wind create waves on the sea? This question, central to fluid mechanics, has been the subject of decades of experiments and theories. We approach this question from a unique perspective: the wind, in this case, blows over a layer of oil. By using a liquid more viscous than water and modifying the properties of the very first waves, we shed new light on the physical mechanisms behind this phenomenon.
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