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A two-dimensional space of compressible two-component Euler equations is simulated using a high-order modal discontinuous Galerkin approach to computational simulations. The numerical results show good consistency when compared to the available experimental data. The computational results show that the RMI evolution in the shocked V-shaped N2\/SF6 interface is critically dependent on the Mach number. The flow field, interface deformation, intricate wave patterns, inward jet development, and vorticity generation are all strongly impacted by the shock Mach number. As the Mach number increases, the V-shaped interface deforms differently, and the distance between the Mach stem and the triple points varies depending on the Mach number. Compared to lower Mach numbers, higher ones produce larger rolled-up vortex chains. A thorough analysis of the Mach number effect identifies the factors that propel the creation of vorticity during the interaction phase. Moreover, kinetic energy and enstrophy both dramatically rise with increasing Mach number. Lastly, a detailed analysis is carried out to determine how the Mach number affects the temporal variations in the V-shaped interface\u2019s features.<\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.3390\/axioms13100700","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2024,10,9]],"date-time":"2024-10-09T07:39:52Z","timestamp":1728459592000},"page":"700","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/mdpi_crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":3,"title":["Computational Study of Shocked V-Shaped N2\/SF6 Interface across Varying Mach Numbers"],"prefix":"10.3390","volume":"13","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-7391-8627","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Salman Saud","family":"Alsaeed","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Mathematics, College of Science, Jouf University, Sakaka P.O. 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