This paper describes an investigation of mechanical properties of freely suspended liquid filaments. These unique fluid microstructures may be formed by layered liquid crystalline mesophases. The filaments are electrically deflected and stimulated to mechanical oscillations. Resonance frequencies and damping rates are recorded. We present a model for a basic description of the dynamics, which is used to evaluate and to discuss the forces involved. The dependence of the oscillation parameters upon geometrical parameters and temperature is analyzed. © 2005 The American Physical Society.
CITATION STYLE
Stannarius, R., Nemeş, A., & Eremin, A. (2005). Plucking a liquid chord: Mechanical response of a liquid crystal filament. Physical Review E - Statistical, Nonlinear, and Soft Matter Physics, 72(2). https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevE.72.020702
Mendeley helps you to discover research relevant for your work.