Honors Theses (Physics): Recent submissions

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Three-dimensional fractals

Jacob, Kenneth Baba (2001)
Self-propelled motion of film boiling droplets on ratchet-like surfaces

Melling, Laura (University of Oregon, 2003-06)

We have observed a novel phenomenon by which asymmetrically structured surfaces can be used to direct the motion of film boiling droplets without applying an external force to the system. Droplets placed on such a surface ...
Leidenfrost Ratchets

Taormina, Michael James (2006-07-07)

A “Leidenfrost ratchet” is a device which facilitates a newly-discovered phenomenon, where drops of liquid accelerate across a heated substrate. The system has been qualitatively studied and a vapor flow model has been ...