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This paper analyzes the static stability of a mercury droplet held in a geometry consisting of two parallel gaps connected by a short tube. This arrangement finds application as a high-efficiency optical modulator which works in reflection, with the mercury surface acting as a mirror. Theoretical calculations of the pressure balance and the system energy are presented which lead to conclusions concerning the design of these devices.
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