Structure of a Liquid-Vapor Interface: Erda Research and Development Report, Physics, January 1977 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

M. H. Kalos

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1332201180 ISBN 13: 9781332201181

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

An illuminating study of the liquid-vapor interface, this book uses molecular dynamics to examine the structure of an argon-like fluid in equilibrium with its vapor at low temperature. The author presents a comprehensive analysis of the longitudinal and transverse pair correlations in the interface, revealing a complex interplay of local thermodynamic states and long-range wave-like behavior. These findings challenge traditional assumptions about the nature of the interface and provide new insights into the dynamics of phase transitions. The book delves into the theoretical underpinnings of interface structure, exploring the relationship between pair correlations and density profiles, and the role of surface tension and capillary waves in shaping the interface. This in-depth examination unveils the intricate interplay between microscopic and macroscopic scales, shedding light on the fundamental principles governing the behavior of fluids.

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About the Author

Malvin H. Kalos is a physicist at the Lawrence Livermore National laboratory. He received his PhD in Physics at the University of Illinois in 1952. After postdoctoral research at Illinois and Cornell, he joined the staff of United Nuclear Corporation. In 1964, he became a Senior Research Scientist, later Research Professor and then Professor of Computer Science at the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, New York University. In 1989, he returned to Cornell as Professor of Physics and Director of the Theory Center. His research interests include Monte Carlo Methods and computational many-body physics. He is the recipient of the 1989 Feenberg Memorial Medal for advancement of many-body theories from first principles.
Paula A. Whitlock is Professor of Computer and Information Sciences at Brooklyn College, the City University of New York. She received her BS at the State University of New York at Stony Brook and her PhD at Wayne State University. She was a research scientist for many years at the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, New York University. Her research interests include the development of Monte Carlo methods and their application to the study of condensed matter systems. She is also interested in the development of applications in distributed computing.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1332201180
• ISBN 13: 9781332201181
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 53