Thin films with high surface tension

被引:359
作者
Myers, TG [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Oxford, Inst Math, OCIAM, Oxford OX1 3LB, England
关键词
lubrication theory; thin films; surface tension; fourth-order diffusion equations;
D O I
10.1137/S003614459529284X
中图分类号
O29 [应用数学];
学科分类号
070104 ;
摘要
This paper is a review of work on thin fluid films where surface tension is a driving mechanism. Its aim is to highlight the substantial amount of literature dealing with relevant physical models and also analytic work on the resultant equations. In general the introduction of surface tension into standard lubrication theory leads to a fourth-order nonlinear parabolic equation GRAPHICS where h = h(x, t) is the fluid film height. For steady situations this equation may be integrated once and a third-order ordinary differential equation is obtained. Appropriate forms of this equation have been used to model fluid flows in physical situations such as coating, draining of foams, and the movement of contact lenses. In the introduction a form of the above equation is derived for ow driven by surface tension, surface tension gradients, gravity, and long range molecular forces. Modifications to the equation due to slip, the effect of two free surfaces, two phase fluids, and higher dimensional forms are also discussed. The second section of this paper describes physical situations where surface tension driven lubrication models apply and the governing equations are given. The third section reviews analytical work on the model equations as well as the "generalized lubrication equation" GRAPHICS In particular the discussion focusses on asymptotic results, travelling waves, stability, and similarity solutions. Numerical work is also discussed, while for analytical results the reader is directed to existing literature.
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