ISSN:
1089-7690
Source:
AIP Digital Archive
Topics:
Physics
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Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
The equilibrium structure of the interface between two-dimensional fluid phases in the presence of an external field is investigated. Unlike in three or more dimensions of space, it is found that in two dimensions the interfacial thickness is very sensitive to the external field. In particular, the critical exponent that describes the divergence of the interfacial thickness as the critical point is approached is found to be strongly nonuniversal, i.e., field dependent, in two dimensions, whereas it is universal, i.e., field independent, in three or more dimensions.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.454896
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