Capillarity and Wetting Phenomena: Drops, Bubbles, Pearls, Waves by Pierre-Gilles de Gennes, Francoise Brochard-Wyart and David Quere is an English-language textbook that goes deeply into capillarity and wetting. It provides a detailed analysis of the behavior of liquid droplets, bubbles, and surface-layer effects, and is intended for readers who want to gain a substantive understanding of the physics behind these phenomena.
The book covers the theoretical and practical aspects of capillarity and wetting phenomena, with applications including the treatment of textile fibers, glass, cosmetics, and automotive glass. Understanding the dynamics of droplets and their interaction with surfaces contributes to technological innovations in various industries.
This edition closely aligns with studies in classical mechanics, fluid dynamics, and materials science. It is suitable for students and professionals in technical and natural-science disciplines who want to specialize in fluid mechanics and surface phenomena.
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