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Temperature Variations of Rotational Drag on Ferromagnetic Nanowires in Viscous Fluids. Zhuoyan Li Johns Hopkins University Department of Physics and Astronomy Dr. Alexandre Anguelouch and Dr. Dan Reich. Purpose. to understand general rheological properties of 2D films
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Temperature Variations of Rotational Drag on Ferromagnetic Nanowires in Viscous Fluids Zhuoyan Li Johns Hopkins University Department of Physics and Astronomy Dr. Alexandre Anguelouch and Dr. Dan Reich
Purpose • to understand general rheological properties of 2D films • for example: elucidate the fundamental hydrodynamic laws surrounding cell membranes and protein bodies
Ni Nanowires • <picture/schematic of a still from video>
Microscope Microscope setup: Helmhotz coils, temperature probes, Nikon camera, LabView, LiveCell
Sample preparation The petri dish contains nanowires in-between an upper layer of silicone oil and a lower layer of glycerol solution
Analysis of Data • Movie of a single nanowire which has a step magnetic field applied to it
Conclusion • There is a clear difference between the viscosity of thin films and bulk fluid • As shown in the analysis of data, the k coefficient fit is very reliable • The slopes of the different solutions are distinct curves which can be reproduced
Acknowledgements • I would like to thank Dr. Anguelouch for teaching and guiding me through all the protocol and experiments • I would also like to thank Dr. Reich for allowing me to work in his lab and providing me with background information about the research • I want to also thank Stuart and Jim for being so accommodating and always willing to lend a helping hand • Finally, I want to express gratitude towards Mrs. Lonsdale and Dr. Cammarata for providing me with this opportunity in MRSEC