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The theoretical interaction between a fluid drop and a rigid solid /

The problem of determining the electrical double-layer interaction between a rigid planar surface and a deformable liquid droplet is formulated as a pair of coupled differential equations. The Young-Laplace equation, describing the shape of the droplet subject to a range of pressures, is solved numerically, while the linearized Poisson-Boltzmann equation, which describes the double-layer interaction is solved analytically. The van der Waals force is also considered. Results are provided over a wide range of boundary conditions, electrolyte concentrations and internal pressures. / Thesis (MSc(AppPhysics))--University of South Australia, 2001.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:ADTP/268894
CreatorsBachmann, Darren John.
Source SetsAustraliasian Digital Theses Program
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
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