Molecular Physics seminar

A Tale of Two Liquids in Water

by Lars G.M. Pettersson (Molecular Physics Division)

Europe/Stockholm
FA 31

FA 31

Description
The anomalous properties of water are easily explained if water is viewed as a mixture of two inter-convertible organizations of hydrogen bonds, whose ratio is controlled by thermodynamic equilibrium. Here I will summarize recent indications that, indeed, such a picture is appropriate.