How is the flow compressed in an ideal supersonic wind tunnel inside a diffuser?

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Compressible flow through nozzles and diffusers is a behavior that occurs when the speed of gas reaches or exceeds the speed of sound. Understanding this behavior is important for the proper design of devices and engines.  Compressible gas jets are used in various energy converting units, such as: Steam and gas turbines Compressor installations Jet and rocket engines Gas ejecting devices  The Schlieren system is a method for testing compressible flow through wind tunnels. It uses a light source projected into a parabolic mirror that reflects the light through the wind tunnel's window.... Show more

How is the flow compressed in an ideal supersonic wind tunnel inside a diffuser?