Capillary Condensation Transitions for Various Geometries

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Abstract

We explore herein the capillary condensation for planar geometry. Capillary condensation is studied in the presence of van der Waals forces. We derive the grand free energy for one planar substrate, then for two identical substrates, and we analyze the phase transitions, the absorption isotherms and the triple point. Phase transitions between full, empty and two films are investigated. Other interesting cases, for example the capillary condensation between two cylinders, may be inspected.

Authors

  • Carolina Ilie

    • Physics Department, State University of New York at Oswego
    • Physics Department, SUNY Oswego

  • Anastasia Yorke

    • Physics Department, State University of New York at Oswego
    • Physics Department, SUNY Oswego

  • Katharyn Christiana

    • Physics Department, State University of New York at Oswego

  • Marie Romano

    • Physics Department, State University of New York at Oswego