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An atomistic model for the thermal resistance of a liquid–solid interface

Journal Article · · Journal of Fluid Mechanics

The thermal resistance associated with the interface between a solid and a liquid is analysed from an atomistic point of view. Partial evaluation of the associated Green–Kubo integral elucidates the various factors governing heat transport across the interface and leads to a quantitative model for the thermal resistance in terms of atomistic-level system parameters. The model is validated using molecular dynamics simulations.

Research Organization:
Massachusetts Inst. of Technology (MIT), Cambridge, MA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
DOE Contract Number:
NA0003965
OSTI ID:
1977726
Journal Information:
Journal of Fluid Mechanics, Vol. 934; ISSN 0022-1120
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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