Slowing and stopping of chemical waves in a narrowing canal
arXiv:nlin/0407015 · doi:10.1021/jp048003b
Abstract
The propagation of a chemical wave in a narrow, cone-shaped glass capillary was investigated. When a chemical wave propagates from the wider end to the narrower end, it slows, stops, and then disappears. A phenomenological model that considers the surface effect of the glass is proposed, and this model reproduces the experimental trends.
8 pages, 5 figures