2 papers
physics.flu-dyn2026
Nonlinear dynamics of air invasion in one-dimensional compliant fluid networks
Ludovic Jami, François-Xavier Gauci, Céline Cohen +2
Vascular networks exhibit a remarkable diversity of architectures and transport mechanisms across biological systems. Inspired by embolism propagation in plant xylem, where air inv…
physics.flu-dyn2025
Channel deformations during elastocapillary spreading of gaseous embolisms in biomimetic leaves
François-Xavier Gauci, Ludovic Jami, Ludovic Keiser +2
The nucleation and/or spreading of bubbles in water under tension (due to water evaporation) can be problematic for most plants along the ascending sap network from root to leaves,…