Stochastic dynamics of thin liquid films

Adam M. Willis, Jonathan B. Freund

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Abstract

It has been suggested that stochastic thermal fluctuations directly affect the dynamics and stability of thin liquid films. We investigate this by comparing atomistic simulations of spreading drops with predictions from stochastically forced lubrication equations. Initially the drops spread according to Tanner's law, l ∼ t1/7, but then accelerate as predicted for cases where fluctuating thermal stresses govern the process.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 5th International Conference on Nanochannels, Microchannels and Minichannels, ICNMM2007
Pages777-782
Number of pages6
DOIs
StatePublished - 2007
Event5th International Conference on Nanochannels, Microchannels and Minichannels, ICNMM2007 - Puebla, Mexico
Duration: Jun 18 2007Jun 20 2007

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 5th International Conference on Nanochannels, Microchannels and Minichannels, ICNMM2007

Other

Other5th International Conference on Nanochannels, Microchannels and Minichannels, ICNMM2007
Country/TerritoryMexico
CityPuebla
Period6/18/076/20/07

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • General Physics and Astronomy

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