Fluidics

Fluidics is science and technology of the application of a fluid or compressible medium to transmit energy and signals.

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This term is often used as an informal synonym of fluid dynamics.

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The physical premices of fluidics are pneumatics and hydraulics, based on the theoretical foundation of fluid dynamics.

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While the principles of pneumatics and hydraulics are millennia old, the second half of 20th century saw the application of fluidics to sophisticated control systems.

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Fluidic logic is an advanced domain of fluidics.

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Nanotechnology considers fluidics as one of its instruments. In this domain, more delicate effects come into play, such as fluid-solid or fluid-fluid interface effects.

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