Liquid bridge stability data

High precision computations of the minimum volume and the corresponding shape of axisymmetric liquid bridges at rest, anchored to unequal and coaxial discs, are presented. The tables and graphs provide a standard for comparison of linearized and other approximate models, as well an aid in detecting very small departures in shape due to weak (for instance, electrostatic) forces. Relevance to crystal growth by the floating zone technique in the absence of gravity is elucidated.