Density distribution for the molecules of a liquid in a semi-infinite space
Soft Condensed Matter
2015-09-02 v2
Abstract
The Sutherland approximation to the van der Waals forces is applied to the derivation of a self-consistent Vlasov-type field in a liquid filling a half space, bordering vacuum. The ensuing Vlasov equation is then derived, and solved to predict the behavior of the density at and in the vicinity of the liquid-vacuum interface. A numerical solution to the Vlasov equation is also produced and the density profile shown and discussed.
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@article{arxiv.1412.4328,
title = {Density distribution for the molecules of a liquid in a semi-infinite space},
author = {V. Molinari and B. D. Ganapol and D. Mostacci},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1412.4328},
year = {2015}
}
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9 pages, 1 figure