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Phase separation in incompressible systems

Weinan E and P. Palffy-Muhoray
Phys. Rev. E 55, R3844(R) – Published 1 April 1997
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Abstract

We consider phase separation in multicomponent systems in the limit as the free volume goes to zero. Excluded volume effects are taken into account via a pressure field which implicitly relates currents and forces. The pressure, obtainable from a divergence condition, may give rise to circulating currents. A simple description of the dynamics of phase separation at late times follows.

  • Received 24 May 1996

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevE.55.R3844

©1997 American Physical Society

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Weinan E1 and P. Palffy-Muhoray2

  • 11The Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, New York University, New York, New York 10012
  • 22Liquid Crystal Institute, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio 44242

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Vol. 55, Iss. 4 — April 1997

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