Chandrasekhar number
= Chandrasekhar number
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The Chandrasekhar number, usually denoted as \\( \\mathcal\{Ch\} \\), is a dimensionless quantity used in the field of fluid mechanics, particularly in the study of convection. It characterizes the stability of a fluid layer heated from below and contributes to the understanding of convection patterns in a fluid due to temperature differences.