For a layer rotating at angular speed , of depth and kinematic viscosity , the Taylor number compares the Coriolis force to viscous damping through the squared ratio . Definitions in other geometries may include different geometric factors; this is the plane-layer convention.
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The Taylor number (Ta) is a dimensionless quantity used in fluid dynamics and related fields to characterize the flow of a fluid in the presence of rotation. It is particularly relevant in the study of rotating flows, such as those found in geophysical and astrophysical contexts, as well as in engineering applications involving rotating machinery.