Abstract
In the framework of density functional theory (DFT), a patching model for the density profile of the liquid-vapor interface is developed. The patching is based on analytical expressions of the asymptote of the density profiles. Derived from the model the surface tension of planar liquid-vapor interface as well as the Tolman length can be computed from analytic expressions. Two prototype systems are considered; the Yukawa and the Lennard-Jones. As a result, the temperature dependence of the surface tension as well as the Tolman length are obtained. The results are compared with numerical DFT calculations.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 3705-3713 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Journal of Chemical Physics |
Volume | 111 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 22 1999 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physics and Astronomy(all)
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry