Minimal Model for Phase Separation under Slow Cooling

Jürgen Vollmer, Günter K. Auernhammer, and Doris Vollmer
Phys. Rev. Lett. 98, 115701 – Published 15 March 2007; Erratum Phys. Rev. Lett. 98, 139903 (2007)
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Abstract

Inducing phase separation by a sustained change of temperature often induces repeated waves of nucleation. As demonstrated in an accompanying movie, these oscillations can easily be demonstrated in the classroom by slowly cooling raw spirit (i.e., ethanol) and vegetable oil. In the present communication we suggest a minimal theoretical model predicting that they are of thermodynamic origin. Their frequency depends on the diffusion constant and ramp rate, and is not affected by the overall composition and sample geometry. Our experimental data support this model.

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  • Received 12 November 2005
  • Corrected 22 March 2007

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.98.115701

©2007 American Physical Society

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22 March 2007

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Publisher’s Note: Minimal Model for Phase Separation under Slow Cooling [Phys. Rev. Lett. 98, 115701 (2007)]

Jürgen Vollmer, Günter K. Auernhammer, and Doris Vollmer
Phys. Rev. Lett. 98, 139903 (2007)

Authors & Affiliations

Jürgen Vollmer1, Günter K. Auernhammer2, and Doris Vollmer2

  • 1Physics Department, Philipps Universität, Renthof 6, 35032 Marburg, Germany
  • 2Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Ackermannweg 10, 53118 Mainz, Germany

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Vol. 98, Iss. 11 — 16 March 2007

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