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Old   August 28, 2012, 16:27
Question Is CFL number the same as Courant number?
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Hi,

Are CFL number and Courant number the same thing?

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We have the Courant-Friedrichs-Lewy condition, in which the dimensionless Courant number appears. If you say CFL number I don't think anyone would misunderstand, so more or less Yes to your question.
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