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van der Waals forces and critical phenomena

K W Surkies, B W Ninham and P Richmond

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The phenomenon of a flat-topped coexistence curve in two phase fluid systems is explained in terms of electromagnetic and acoustic 'dispersion' forces across the interface. Modifications to existing scaling laws very near the critical point are indicated.


PACS

62.60.+v Acoustical properties of liquids

68.03.Cd Surface tension and related phenomena

64.60.F- Equilibrium properties near critical points, critical exponents

Subjects

Soft matter, liquids and polymers

Surfaces, interfaces and thin films

Condensed matter: structural, mechanical & thermal

Dates

Issue 11 (16 August 1971)



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