Two-dimensional viscous froth model for foam dynamics

N. Kern*, D. Weaire, A. Martin, S. Hutzler, S. J. Cox

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Abstract

The two-dimensional viscous froth model for foam rheology and coarsening was analyzed. The model was found to provide a simple and tractable description of the dynamics of a foam by retaining viscous drag forces on the moving Plateau borders. It was suggested that the model can prove a valuable tool for the efficient design of experiments and devices. It was found that the model provides significant insight into strain-rate-dependent effects in foam rheology and elsewhere, particularly in relation to recent experiments.

Original languageEnglish
Article number041411
Pages (from-to)041411-1-041411-13
JournalPhysical Review E - Statistical, Nonlinear, and Soft Matter Physics
Volume70
Issue number4 1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Oct 2004
Externally publishedYes

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