Purdue prof solves 140-year fluid mechanics enigma
Friday, October 9, 2015 - 11:00
in Physics & Chemistry
A Purdue University researcher has solved a 140-year-old enigma in fluid mechanics: Why does a simple formula describe the seemingly complex physics for the behavior of elliptical particles moving through fluid? The findings have potential implications for research and industry because ellipsoid nanoparticles are encountered in various applications including those involving pharmaceuticals, foods and cosmetics. […]