Damping of acoustic waves in dilute polymer solutions

Y. Tsori, P. G. De Gennes

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Abstract

The longitudinal viscosity which may be measured via attenuation of ultrasound, is discussed. It was observed that for a compression wave in a liquid, individual molecules can move parallel or perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation. The existence of these two modes means that energy dissipation depends on two independent quantities; hence there are two fundamental viscosities. The pressure dependence of x may also be of use in block copolymer melts such as lamellar phase.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)8195-8197
Number of pages3
JournalMacromolecules
Volume37
Issue number22
DOIs
StatePublished - 2 Nov 2004
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Organic Chemistry
  • Polymers and Plastics
  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • Materials Chemistry

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