On the classification and asymptotic behavior of the symmetric capillary surfaces
Date
2016-08-17
Authors
Treinen, Ray
Bagley, Zachary
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Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Abstract
We consider the symmetric solutions to the Young-Laplace equation, and its extensions past vertical points. We provide a classification of all symmetric solutions using certain families of parameters. This classification produces a unified approach to fluid interfaces in capillary tubes, sessile and pendent drops, liquid bridges, as well as exterior and annular capillary surfaces. The generating curves for symmetric solutions have asymptotes for large arclengths, and the behavior of these asymptotes is analyzed.
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Keywords
symmetric solutions, capillary tubes, sessile and pendent drops, liquid bridges, asymptotic behavior, Mathematics
Citation
Bagley, Z., & Treinen, R. (2016). On the classification and asymptotic behavior of the symmetric capillary surfaces. Experimental Mathematics, pp. 1-15.