In Remembrance of Vladimir P. Skripov: Some Personal Reflections

Abstract

The present paper is devoted to the memory of an outstanding scientist, organizer of science, and personality, Vladimir P. Skripov, in connection with the celebrations of his 90th birthday. In particular, I would like to address here three directions of his research: the experimental and theoretical analysis of critical phenomena, the properties of metastable liquids, and the kinetics of nucleation and growth processes both with respect to bubble formation and crystallization, which have been of particular importance for my own research in this field. It has been always a great pleasure for the author of the present paper to have the possibility to discuss with Vladimir P. Skripov problems of common scientific interest. Unfortunately, we do not have such opportunity any more. However, even at such conditions, his advice will continue to guide our research and to assist in the solution of a variety of research problems in the future. Beyond these scientific aspects, the remembrance of him, his work, and personality, will always be a not-to-forget source of deep delight and admiration.

Thermophysical Properties of Liquids in Not Fully Stable States—From the First Steps to the Current Trends

“…Considering the contents of the books, reviews, and major articles published during this time [10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17], the present discussion is focused on the pioneering early works [18][19][20] which, despite having laid the foundation for the study of liquids' metastable states, remain obscure to non-Russian-speaking readers. The continuing relevance of these works also applies to the somewhat later research [21].…”