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Origin and bifurcations in fishbone instabilities of impinging jets
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 07 August 2025
Abstract
This study investigates the formation and evolution of fishbone patterns in oblique impinging liquid microjets through high-speed imaging experiments and numerical simulations. The results identify periodic oscillations in the upper region of the liquid sheet as the primary mechanism driving fishbone instabilities, which induce rim disturbances and lead to bifurcations into diverse fishbone morphologies. Transitions between stable and unstable flow patterns are systematically mapped across varying Weber numbers and impingement angles, providing a comprehensive framework for understanding this interfacial dynamics. Two critical transitions – marking the onset and disappearance of fishbone patterns – are characterised, offering insights into the underlying physics governing the stability and instability of these flow structures.
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