A New Theory Describes Ice's Slippery Behavior
Tuesday, December 8, 2015 - 12:21
in Physics & Chemistry
In this week's Journal of Chemical Physics, Bo Persson, a scientist at the Julich Research Center, discusses his new theory that describes how slippery ice gets when a hard material like a ski slides across it. The theory agrees well with experimental data and could help design better sliding systems, as well as contribute to a fundamental understanding of ice friction that could help explain the movement of glaciers and other natural processes.