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Van der Waals (VDW) interactions are probably the most basic type of interaction imaginable Any two molecules experience Van der Waals interactions Even macroscopic surfaces experience VDW interactions, but more of this later The physical process that leads to Van der Waals interactions is clear, but it is difficult to
Objectives: To understand how weak van der Waals force can lead to enormous, reversible adhesion Readings: K Autumn, American Scientist, 94 124 2006 and Tian, et al PNAS 2006 103, 51, 19320 Multimedia : K Autumn, Discovery Channel movie COLLOIDS AND INTERPARTICLE FORCES -Definitions; Colloids, colloidal dispersion, colloidal inks
van der waals forces This should prove to be the de?nitive work explaining van der Waals forces, how to calculate them and to take account of their impact under any circumstances and
VAN DER WAALS FORCES This should prove to be the de?nitive work explaining van der Waals forces, how to calculate them and to take account of their impact under any circumstances and conditions These weak intermolecular forces are of truly pervasive impact, and bi-ologists, chemists, physicists, and engineers will pro?t greatly from the