The coexistence and transition of weak and strong wave turbulences in acoustic broadening

Abstract

This study experimentally demonstrates the coexistence and transition between weak and strong wave turbulence during the interaction of acoustic waves and turbulent flows. We identify conditions under which different wave turbulence regimes occur based on the wave number of the turbulent flow and acoustic waves. As the sound frequency increases, strong wave turbulence dominates, requiring a specific scaling factor to reconcile the spectra with the weak turbulence theory. Our analysis using the wave turbulence framework is confirmed by experimental results, providing deep insights into the complex interaction between acoustics and turbulence.