Phase transitions and steady-state microstructures in a two-temperature lattice-gas model with mobile active impurities
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The nonequilibrium, steady-state phase transitions and the structure of the different phases of a two-dimensional system with two thermodynamic temperatures are studied via a simple lattice-gas model with mobile active impurities (“hot/cold spots”) whose activity is controlled by an external drive. The properties of the model are calculated by Monte Carlo computer-simulation techniques. The two temperatures and the external drive on the system lead to a rich phase diagram including regions of microstructured phases in addition to macroscopically ordered (phase-separated) and disordered phases. Depending on the temperatures, microstructured phases of both lamellar and droplet symmetry arise, described by a length scale that is determined by the characteristic temperature controlling the diffusive motion of the active impurities.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Physical Review E - Statistical Physics, Plasmas, Fluids, and Related Interdisciplinary Topics |
Volume | 62 |
Issue number | 5 |
Pages (from-to) | 7070-7076 |
Number of pages | 7 |
ISSN | 1063-651X |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2000 |
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