ISSN:
0945-3245
Keywords:
AMOS(MOS): 49A22
;
58E12
;
65M60
;
CR: G1.8.G1.6
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Mathematics
Notes:
Summary The problem of the construction of an equilibrium surface taking the surface tension into account leads to “Laplace-Young” equation which is a nonlinear elliptic free-boundary problem. In contrast to Orr et al. where an iterative technique is used for direct solution of the equation for problems with simple geometry, we propose here an alternative approach based on shape optimization techniques. The shape of the domain of the liquid is varied to attain the optimality condition. Using optimal control theory to derive expressions for the gradient, a numerical scheme is proposed and simple model problems are solved to validate the scheme.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01385652
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