A geometrical theory of capillarity with applications to the Stefan problem (Q671200)
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A geometrical theory of capillarity with applications to the Stefan problem (English)
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27 February 1997
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We derive an explicit equation for the supercooling effect and, starting from the energy balance, an equation for evolution of the interface curvature. Some qualitative results, obtained from this equation with the aid of an energy method, are interpreted and discussed.
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van der Waals forces
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solid-liquid interface
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equation for supercooling effect
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interface curvature
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energy method
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