A Note on the Limiting Corner Angle of Liquid Drops in the Lubrication Approximation
Abstract
The derivation of thin-film equations for liquid drops on an inclined plane is analyzed. It was found that the limiting corner angle of the contact line for such a drop should be close to 25 degrees, in accordance with observations. This is achieved by the method of Fuchsian reduction, which yields a more complete solution of the equation for the profile of drops than other methods.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Fluid Dynamics and Thin Films
Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer
Fluid dynamics and aerodynamics studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Axioms
- Volume
- 15
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 117–117
- Publication date
- 4 February 2026
- Language
- EN