3 papers
physics.flu-dyn2024
On Modeling Tear Breakup Dynamics with a Nematic Lipid Layer
M. J. Taranchuk, R. J. Braun
One of the main roles of the lipid layer (LL) of the tear film (TF) is to help prevent evaporation of the aqueous layer (AL). The LL thickness, composition, and structure all contr…
physics.flu-dyn2024
On the Effect of Liquid Crystal Orientation in the Lipid Layer on Tear Film Thinning and Breakup
M. J. Taranchuk, R. J. Braun
The human tear film (TF) is thin multilayer fluid film that is critical for clear vision and ocular surface health. Its dynamics are strongly affected by a floating lipid layer and…
physics.flu-dyn2023
Extensional Flow of a Free Film of Nematic Liquid Crystal with Moderate Elasticity
M. J. Taranchuk, L. J. Cummings, T. A. Driscoll +1
Motivated by problems arising in tear film dynamics, we present a model for the extensional flow of thin sheets of nematic liquid crystal. The rod-like molecules of these substance…