f3 vortex generators

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f3 vortex generators

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I was reading a excellent article from ss_collins regarding F3 chassis's. The article mentions sidepod vortex generators. What are vortex generators and I couldn't find it on the pictures they showed on the article. Does anybody know how they look?
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vortex_generator

If I'm not mistaken these are the most extreme ones ever seen in F1 before they were banned (but I might be completely wrong).

http://www.gurneyflap.com/Resources/FW14B-1429.jpg

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From Manchilds posted wikipedia article: "Air jet vortex generators work on a different principle. They direct a jet of air into the boundary layer, thereby re-energising it."

Has this something to do with Manchilds nosecone idea?
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