Dispersed Systems: Physics, Optics, Invariants, Symmetry

Dear Colleagues,

Physics and mechanics of disperse systems form part of the mechanics of gas and liquid. In the formulation and solution of problems in the mechanics of gas and liquid, methods of similarity theory are widely used; when using this theory, anything from physical quantities all the way to some of the dimensionless invariants may be identified by researchers, which shows a deep physical reflection of the interaction of various phenomena.

Disperse systems as systems in two-phase states exhibit a variety of new properties in comparison with a continuous medium, and they are widely used in technological processes and medicine. However, there are also unsolved environmental problems associated, for example, with aerosol pollution.

There are fundamental and applied problems associated with measuring the size and concentration of disperse particles. Optical measurement methods imply the development of the optics of disperse systems, in which the symmetry or asymmetry of the radiation scattering indicatrix plays an important role.

The aim of this Special Issue is to highlight the importance of the concept of symmetry in physics, mechanics, and optics of disperse systems.

We require contributions—research and review articles—covering a broad range of topics in physics, mechanics, and optics of disperse systems, and symmetry, including, though not limited to, the following:

• Similarity theory in solving problems of mechanics of disperse systems;
• Similarity criteria in various problems of physics of disperse systems;
• Symmetry in the creation, evolution, and propagation of disperse systems;
• Symmetry and asymmetry manifestations in optics of disperse systems;
• Symmetry in nanoparticles;
• Applied problems focusing on the role of symmetry in the science of disperse systems.

Dr. Olga Kudryashova
Prof. Dr. Katarzyna Zorena
Dr. Sergey S. Titov
Guest Editors

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