Thermodynamics of interfacial oscillations in two-dimensional systems

J. K. Percus

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Abstract

The quiescent two-phase interface density profile and its capillary wave broadening are obtained heuristically. In two-dimensional space, the drumhead model in an arbitrary external field is transformed into a pair of Bloch equations and solved in special cases. It is extended to encompass a fixed liquid volume change. The original model is then solved completely and expressed as a free energy density functional, which is likewise extended. Finally, the genesis of the singular structure of the free energy is discussed.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)6499-6507
Number of pages9
JournalJournal of physical chemistry
Volume88
Issue number26
DOIs
StatePublished - 1984

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering
  • Physical and Theoretical Chemistry

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