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A general existence theorem for symmetric floating drops

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An existence theorem for floating drops due to Elcrat, Neel, and Siegel is generalized. The theorem applies to all radially symmetric domains, and to both light and heavy floating drops, and utilizes new results in annular capillary theory.

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Treinen, R. A general existence theorem for symmetric floating drops. Arch. Math. 94, 477–488 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00013-010-0123-3

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