Influence of coexisting phases on the surface dilatational viscosity of Langmuir monolayers

Juan Lopez, Michael J. Vogel, Amir H. Hirsa

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Abstract

Monolayer hydrodynamics are usually described in terms of a Newtonian constitutive relationship. However, this macroscopic view fails to account for small-scale coexisting phase domains, which are generally present in the monolayer and appear to have profound macroscopic effects. Here, we provide direct evidence of these effects, consisting of Brewster angle microscopy images of the monolayer, space- and time-resolved interfacial velocity measurements, and comparisons with predictions based on the Navier-Stokes equations together with the classic model for a Newtonian interface.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)5
Number of pages1
JournalPhysical Review E - Statistical Physics, Plasmas, Fluids, and Related Interdisciplinary Topics
Volume70
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - 2004

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Statistical and Nonlinear Physics
  • Statistics and Probability
  • Condensed Matter Physics

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