The document discusses the Van-Deemter equation, which describes the relationship between column efficiency and linear velocity in chromatography. It explains the three main sources of band broadening: A) eddy diffusion, which increases with larger particle size; B) longitudinal diffusion, which increases at low flow rates; and C) resistance to mass transfer, which increases with thicker stationary or mobile phases or smaller particle size. The Van-Deemter equation can be used to optimize the mobile phase velocity and compare performance of different stationary phases by measuring peak broadening (HETP) at varying flow rates.