Lattice-Boltzmann simulation of coalescence-driven island coarsening
The first-order phase separation in a thin fluid film was simulated using a two-dimensional lattice-Boltzman model (LBM) with fluid-fluid interactions. The effects of the domain size on the intermediate asymptotic island size distribution were also discussed. It was observed that the overall process is dominated by coalescence which is independent of island mass. The results show that the combined effects of growth, coalescence, and Ostwald ripening control the phase transition process in the LBM simulations.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 2004 |
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Title | Lattice-Boltzmann simulation of coalescence-driven island coarsening |
DOI | 10.1063/1.1804158 |
Authors | H. Basagaoglu, C.T. Green, P. Meakin, B.J. McCoy |
Publication Type | Article |
Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Series Title | Journal of Chemical Physics |
Index ID | 70026529 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |