LowRe
lowRe is a term used to describe the low Reynolds number regime in fluid dynamics. It denotes conditions where inertial forces are small compared with viscous forces, characterized by a Reynolds number Re that is much less than one. In this regime, viscous effects dominate the flow behavior.
The Reynolds number is defined as Re = UL/ν, where U is a characteristic velocity, L a characteristic
In lowRe systems, transport phenomena tend to be diffusion-dominated for small molecules, while advection may become
Applications of lowRe physics are widespread. Microfluidics and lab-on-a-chip devices operate in the lowRe regime, where
Historically, the concept is named after Osborne Reynolds, who studied transitions between laminar and turbulent flow