Sub-Kolmogorov droplet dynamics in isotropic turbulence using a multiscale lattice Boltzmann scheme
@article{Milan2020SubKolmogorovDD, title={Sub-Kolmogorov droplet dynamics in isotropic turbulence using a multiscale lattice Boltzmann scheme}, author={Felix Milan and Felix Milan and Luca Biferale and Mauro Sbragaglia and Federico Toschi and Federico Toschi}, journal={J. Comput. Sci.}, year={2020}, volume={45}, pages={101178} }
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