Localized intermittent short-wavelength bursts in the high-radius ratio limit of the Taylor-Couette system

We have explored flow states of the Taylor-Couette system in the high radius ratio limit (0.99) with only the inner cylinder rotating. The usual Taylor vortices and wavy vortices were found, but the transition to higher states is interrupted by the emergence of intermittent short-wavelength bursts. This flow state is distinct from previously observed bursting phenomena found at lower radius ratios, while it is similar in appearance to states found in inclined layer convection.