Phys. Rev. Lett. 89, 204501 (2002) [4 pages]Observation of Depression Solitary Surface Waves on a Thin Fluid Layer
See accompanying Physics Focus We report the observation of depression solitary surface waves on a layer of mercury when its depth is thin enough compared to the capillary length. These waves, as well as the well known elevation solitary waves, are studied with a new measurement technique using inductive sensors. The shape of the solitary waves, their amplitude-dependent velocity, and their damping rates by viscosity are found in good agreement with theoretical predictions. © 2002 The American Physical Society URL:
http://link.aps.org/doi/10.1103/PhysRevLett.89.204501
DOI:
10.1103/PhysRevLett.89.204501
PACS:
47.35.+i, 05.45.Yv, 68.03.Cd, 92.10.Hm
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