Pattern formation in nonequilibrium physics

J. P. Gollub and J. S. Langer
Rev. Mod. Phys. 71, S396 – Published 1 March 1999
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Abstract

Remarkable and varied pattern-forming phenomena occur in fluids and in phase transformations. The authors describe and compare some of these phenomena, offer reflections on their similarities and differences, and consider possibilities for the future development of this field.

    DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/RevModPhys.71.S396

    ©1999 American Physical Society

    Authors & Affiliations

    J. P. Gollub

    • Haverford College, Haverford, Pennsylvania 19041
    • Department of Physics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104

    J. S. Langer

    • Department of Physics, University of California, Santa Barbara, California 93106

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    Vol. 71, Iss. 2 — March - May 1999

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