2 papers
physics.flu-dyn2023
Coherent spore dispersion via drop-leaf interactions
Zixuan Wu, Saikat Basu, Seungho Kim +3
The dispersion of plant pathogens, such as rust spores, is responsible for more than 20% of global yield loss annually, and poses a significant threat to human health. However, the…
physics.flu-dyn2021
Corona splashing triggered by a loose monolayer of particles
Ehsan Esmaili, Zih-Yin Chen, Anupam Pandey +3
In nature, high-speed raindrops often impact and spread on particulate surfaces (e.g., soil, plant leaves with spores or pollen). We study the dynamics of droplet impact on a loose…