👉 The Newark fluid, also known as the Newark Slip, is a unique and highly viscous fluid discovered in the 1940s during experiments conducted at the Newark, New Jersey, laboratory of Dr. Charles R. Murphy. This fluid is notable for its extremely low viscosity and remarkable stability, exhibiting properties that defy conventional fluid dynamics. It can flow through extremely narrow channels and even over obstacles, a behavior attributed to its unique molecular structure and the presence of a highly concentrated, amorphous polymer network. Unlike typical fluids, the Newark fluid maintains its consistency and flow characteristics even under extreme pressures and temperatures, making it a subject of intense scientific interest for potential applications in advanced materials, microfluidics, and other cutting-edge technologies.
