The "Fluid fishbone" formed by the collision of two jets of a glycerine-water solution. (Image courtesy of John W. M. Bush and Alexander E. Hasha.)
Instructor(s)
Prof. John W. M. Bush
MIT Course Number
18.357
As Taught In
Fall 2010
Level
Graduate
Course Description
Course Features
Course Description
This graduate-level course covers fluid systems dominated by the influence of interfacial tension. The roles of curvature pressure and Marangoni stress are elucidated in a variety of fluid systems. Particular attention is given to drops and bubbles, soap films and minimal surfaces, wetting phenomena, water-repellency, surfactants, Marangoni flows, capillary origami and contact line dynamics.