On the vibration modes of the air-water interface in the presence of surface films

P. L. Ghia, P. Trivero

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Abstract

A numerical method is described which allows one to obtain the solutions of the linearized Navier-Stokes equation for the case of wave motion at the air-water interface in the presence of both soluble and insoluble films. The results are shown, and we discuss evidence of two vibration modes, i.e. transversal and longitudinal waves. Their behaviour appears to be closely linked, especially in the case of insoluble films.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)305-315
Number of pages11
JournalNuovo Cimento della Societa Italiana di Fisica C
Volume11
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - May 1988
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Physics of the ocean

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