A simulation of the vortices (simulation by Andrew Perrin) created by smoke (or any other fluid with the correct properties) moving around a cylindrical object. It’s a fluid dynamics phenomenon called vortex shedding. And similar to what’s happening around the tips of this airplane wing:
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A simulation of the vortices (simulation by Andrew Perrin) created by smoke (or any other fluid with the correct properties) moving around a cylindrical object. It’s a fluid dynamics phenomenon called vortex shedding.

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And similar to what’s happening around the tips of this airplane wing:

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