Open AccessCapillary waves on the surface of simple liquids measured by x-ray reflectivity
Author(s) -
Alan Braslau,
P. S. Pershan,
Gerald Swislow,
B. M. Ocko,
J. AlsNielsen
Publication year - 1988
Publication title -
physical review. a, general physics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0556-2791
DOI - 10.1103/physreva.38.2457
Subject(s) - materials science , capillary action , capillary wave , reflectivity , surface roughness , methanol , surface finish , molecule , simple (philosophy) , analytical chemistry (journal) , optics , surface wave , composite material , chemistry , chromatography , organic chemistry , physics , philosophy , epistemology
The properties of the liquid-vapor interface for three simple liquids (water, carbon tetrachloride, and methanol) have been measured using x-ray reflectivity. The measured surface roughness is interpreted using a model that combines the effects of thermally induced capillary waves and the dimensions of the constituent molecules.
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