Droplet splashing on a thin liquid film

  • Christophe Josserand
  • , Stéphane Zaleski

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Abstract

We propose a theory predicting the transition between splashing and deposition for impacting drops. This theory agrees with current experimental observations and is supported by numerical simulations. It assumes that the width of the ejected liquid sheet during impact is precisely controlled by a viscous length lv. Numerous predictions follow this theory and they compare well with recent experiments reported by Thoroddsen [J. Fluid Mech. 451, 373 (2002)].

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1650-1657
Number of pages8
JournalPhysics of Fluids
Volume15
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2003
Externally publishedYes

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