In:
European Journal of Applied Mathematics, Cambridge University Press (CUP), Vol. 11, No. 2 ( 2000-04), p. 181-201
Kurzfassung:
We introduce and analyse a class of quasi-self-similar solutions of the thin film equation to
describe the dynamics of expanding liquid films on a solid surface. Using these solutions as intermediate asymptotics profiles, we obtain a quantitative expression for the shape of the film
and a relation between the speed of the contact line and the macroscopic and microscopic contact angles.
Materialart:
Online-Ressource
ISSN:
0956-7925
,
1469-4425
DOI:
10.1017/S0956792599004015
Sprache:
Englisch
Verlag:
Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Publikationsdatum:
2000
ZDB Id:
2002906-8