Chapter 5. Shapes of Cluster-Size Distributions Evolving in Nucleation and Growth Processes
Published Online: 22 JUN 2009
DOI: 10.1002/9783527627769.ch5
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Book Title
Kinetics of First-Order Phase Transitions
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How to Cite
Slezov, V. V. (2009) Shapes of Cluster-Size Distributions Evolving in Nucleation and Growth Processes, in Kinetics of First-Order Phase Transitions, Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim, Germany. doi: 10.1002/9783527627769.ch5
Publication History
- Published Online: 22 JUN 2009
- Published Print: 15 JUL 2009
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9783527407750
Online ISBN: 9783527627769
- Summary
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Keywords:
- cluster-size distributions;
- nucleation;
- growth processes;
- statistical approaches;
- thermodynamic approach;
- dynamical approach;
- kinetic equations
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
Introduction
Analysis of Statistical Approaches: “Equilibrium Distribution” of Classical Nucleation Theory, Fisher's Droplet, and Similar Models
Thermodynamic Approach: On the Possibility of Evolution of Monodisperse Cluster-Size Distributions
Dynamical Approach
Numerical Solution of the Kinetic Equations
Selected Applications and Conclusions
Discussion