Complex Plasma Vortex - Velocity Distribution Map

The velocity distribution maps of dust vortices were obtained. The software package OpenDX was used to generate the visualization of the velocity distribution map in 3-D. To see the 3-D map in realtime, please click here. (You will need the plug-in CosmoPlayer)

Fig. 1 - The effect of power on velocity distribution in the horizontal plane

Fig. 2 - Vertical cross section of dust vortex

Fig. 3 - The effect of power on the z-component of the velocity of particle

Fig. 4- Initial tracking of particles in vortex

Fig. 5 - Prelimanary velocity map

Fig. 6 - 3 dimensional view or the velocity map

For more details on this project, please click here.

05/11/2002