Exact derivation of the modified Young equation for partial wetting

Douglas B. Abraham and Lee-Fen Ko
Phys. Rev. Lett. 63, 275 – Published 17 July 1989
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Abstract

We examine a planar wetting model which exhibits a sessile drop and microscopic droplets. The contact angle of the sessile drop obeys the modified Young equation. The microscopic droplets diverge in size and the contact angle vanishes at a single wetting temperature.

  • Received 16 March 1989

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.63.275

©1989 American Physical Society

Authors & Affiliations

Douglas B. Abraham and Lee-Fen Ko

  • Department of Theoretical Chemistry, Oxford University, Oxford, OX1 3UB, England Department of Physics, Clarkson University, Potsdam, New York 13676

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Vol. 63, Iss. 3 — 17 July 1989

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