Good resources for learning basic surface tension

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Surface tension is often overlooked in introductory physics textbooks, prompting a search for accessible resources that provide a solid introduction to the topic. Recommendations include seeking materials that match the depth and mathematical rigor found in established texts like Halliday and Young. A suggestion is to utilize Wikipedia as a starting point, as it offers a comprehensive overview of surface tension, including fundamental concepts and basic formulas. This approach can help bridge the gap for those looking to understand surface tension at a level comparable to standard physics curricula.
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Summary:: Hi, I realized that surface tension is not covered in introductory physics textbooks. Where can I get a good introduction on surface tension?

*info provided should be about the same depth as topics in Halliday, Young.

Hi, I realized that surface tension is not covered in introductory physics textbooks. Where can I get a good introduction on surface tension?

*info provided should be about the same depth as topics in Halliday, Young etc. ie includes basic formulas. the level of math involved should be similar to Halliday as well.

Thanks for your recommendations!
 
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The book is fascinating. If your education includes a typical math degree curriculum, with Lebesgue integration, functional analysis, etc, it teaches QFT with only a passing acquaintance of ordinary QM you would get at HS. However, I would read Lenny Susskind's book on QM first. Purchased a copy straight away, but it will not arrive until the end of December; however, Scribd has a PDF I am now studying. The first part introduces distribution theory (and other related concepts), which...

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