Knudsen number
quotient of the mean free path of a particle and a characteristic length
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Knudsen number
Summary
Knudsen number has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[1]
Key Facts
- Martin Knudsen is named after Knudsen number[2].
- Knudsen number is a type of characteristic number[3].
- Knudsen number is a type of dimensionless number in fluid mechanics[4].
- Knudsen number is a type of criterion of similarity[5].
- Knudsen number's described by source is recorded as ISO 80000-11:2019 Quantities and units — Part 11: Characteristic numbers[6].
- Knudsen number's maintained by WikiProject is recorded as WikiProject Mathematics[7].
- Knudsen number's recommended unit of measurement is recorded as 1[8].
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Definition and Type
Recorded subclass of include characteristic number[3], dimensionless number in fluid mechanics[4], and criterion of similarity[5].
Origins
Martin Knudsen is named after Knudsen number[2].
Why It Matters
Knudsen number has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[1] It is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]