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Physics of Sliding Friction (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 1996)
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Physics of Sliding Friction (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 1996)
Series: NATO Science Series E:, 311
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The study of sliding friction is one of the oldest problems in
physics, and certainly one of the most important from a practical
point of view. Low-friction surfaces are in increasingly high
demand for high-tech components such as computer storage systems,
miniature motors, and aerospace devices. It has been estimated that
about 5% of the gross national product in the developed countries
is "wasted" on friction and the related wear. In spite of this,
remarkable little is understood about the fundamental, microscopic
processes responsible for friction and wear. The topic of
interfacial sliding has experienced a major burst of in terest and
activity since 1987, much of which has developed quite
independently and spontaneously. This volume contains contributions
from leading scientists on fundamental aspects of sliding friction.
Some problems considered are: What is the origin of stick-and-slip
motion? What is the origin of the rapid processes taking place
within a lub at low sliding velocities? On a metallic surface, is
the rication layer electronic or phononic friction the dominating
energy dissipation pro cess? What is the role (if any) of
self-organized criticality in sliding friction? How thick is the
water layer during sliding on ice and snow? These and other
questions raised in this book are of course only part ly answered:
the topic of sliding friction is still in an early state of
development."
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