ISSN:
1572-9613
Keywords:
Phase separation
;
aggregation
;
nonergodic processes
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
Abstract We study analytically the approach to equilibrium in a simple zero-temperature model for phase separation in a binary alloy, in which nearest neighbor interchange can occur only if the portion of AB bonds is thereby decreased. The approach to equilibrium is found analytically. Because of the existence of infinitely many possible stationary states, the asymptotic distribution of AB pairs depends on the details of the initial state and must be obtained by a recursion method.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01009543
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