Fiber-optic detection system for capillary waves: An apparatus for studying liquid surfaces and spread monolayers

T. M. Bohanon; J. M. Mikrut; B. M. Abraham; J. B. Ketterson; P. Dutta

doi:10.1063/1.1142189

Fiber-optic detection system for capillary waves: An apparatus for studying liquid surfaces and spread monolayers

T. M. Bohanon^*, J. M. Mikrut, B. M. Abraham, J. B. Ketterson, P. Dutta

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Generating capillary waves with an alternating electric field gradient is a noncontact way to study the mechanical properties of monolayers. By studying capillary waves the surface tension can be calculated. In addition, the surface elasticity can be deduced and film inhomogeneity can be determined. We have incorporated a fiber-optic detection system into a capillary wave apparatus. This makes the apparatus more compact, movable, versatile, and easier to use than detection systems currently in use.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	2959-2962
Number of pages	4
Journal	Review of Scientific Instruments
Volume	62
Issue number	12
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1142189
State	Published - 1991

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