Characterisation of Areal Surface Texture

• Συγγραφή απο Οργανισμό/Αρχή: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Άλλοι συγγραφείς: Leach, Richard (Επιμελητής έκδοσης)
• Μορφή: Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg : Imprint: Springer, 2013.
• Θέματα: Materials science.; Surfaces (Physics).; Interfaces (Physical sciences).; Thin films.; Materials > Surfaces.; Materials Science.; Characterization and Evaluation of Materials.; Surfaces and Interfaces, Thin Films.; Surface and Interface Science, Thin Films.

The function of a component part can be profoundly affected by its surface topography. There are many examples in nature of surfaces that have a well-controlled topography to affect their function. Examples include the hydrophobic effect of the lotus leaf, the reduction of fluid drag due to the ribl...