Mesoscopic modelling of droplets on topologically patterned substrates

LECT NOTES COMPUT SC 3039 (2004) 556-563

Authors:

A Dupuis, JM Yeomans

Abstract:

We present a lattice Boltzmann model to describe the spreading of droplets on topologically patterned substrates. We apply it to model superhydrophobic behaviour on surfaces covered by an array of micron-scale posts. We find that the patterning results in a substantial increase in contact angle, from 110degrees to 156degrees.

Topological order and conformal quantum critical points

Annals of Physics Elsevier 310:2 (2004) 493-551

Authors:

Eddy Ardonne, Paul Fendley, Eduardo Fradkin

Charge separation of dense two-dimensional electron-hole gases: mechanism for exciton ring pattern formation.

Phys Rev Lett 92:11 (2004) 117405

Authors:

R Rapaport, Gang Chen, D Snoke, Steven H Simon, Loren Pfeiffer, Ken West, Y Liu, S Denev

Abstract:

We report on new experiments and theory that unambiguously resolve the recent puzzling observation of large diameter exciton emission halos around a laser excitation spot in two dimensional systems. We find a novel separation of plasmas of opposite charge with emission from the sharp circular boundary between these two regions. This charge separation allows for cooling of initially hot optically generated carriers as they dwell in the charge reservoirs for very long times.

Permeative flows in cholesteric liquid crystals

(2004)

Authors:

D Marenduzzo, E Orlandini, JM Yeomans

Strings on type-IIB pp-wave backgrounds with interacting massive theories on the worldsheet

Journal of High Energy Physics Springer Nature 2004:03 (2004) 027

Authors:

Alin Tirziu, Paul Fendley