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Does anybody know what microfluiditics is? I need to research it for an assignment. Help needed
Trying to understand microfluiditics [sp, microfluidics]
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The discussion revolves around the topic of microfluidics, focusing on its definition, applications, and underlying principles. Participants are exploring the field's relevance in various scientific and technological contexts.
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- Participants are attempting to clarify the concept of microfluidics and its significance, with some discussing its applications in medical devices and other fields. Questions about the spelling and terminology are also raised.
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There is an ongoing exchange of information, with some participants providing insights into the field and its applications. Suggestions for further research and clarification of terms are being made, indicating a collaborative effort to understand the topic better.
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Some participants note the importance of specific effects at microscopic scales, such as surface tension and low Reynolds numbers, while others mention the need for accurate terminology in research.
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Hi, sr;
The field deals with fluid dynamics on microscopic scales, such as capillary action, flow dynamics and whatnot. Inkjet print heads are the first application that comes to mind, but they might be too big to count. There are medical laboratory devices that use it for chemical analysis, separation, etc.. Here's a good basic link to get you started, and it contains further links to help you along. Good luck with it.
The field deals with fluid dynamics on microscopic scales, such as capillary action, flow dynamics and whatnot. Inkjet print heads are the first application that comes to mind, but they might be too big to count. There are medical laboratory devices that use it for chemical analysis, separation, etc.. Here's a good basic link to get you started, and it contains further links to help you along. Good luck with it.
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It might help if you spelled it "fluidics" instead!
Try entering that into Google.com
Try entering that into Google.com
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sr6622 said:
Adding to what Danger has pointed,
Microfluids are a great field of current research. As we look at smaller scales, new effects such as surface tension, electrostatic forces and brownian motion take more importance. Such microflows have scales of order of micrometers, and very low Reynolds numbers.
Its main application is centered in biomedics, biologics, aerodynamic of small particles, electronics, sprays, electric propulsion, particle detection and so on.
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HallsofIvy said:
A perfect example of how the mind fills in what it expects to see, as in an optical illusion. I didn't even notice the spelling error.- #6
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Hey! That is how I saw it spelled out! Sorry.
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