Advances of and by phase-field modelling in condensed-matter physics

IF 35 1区 物理与天体物理 Q1 PHYSICS, CONDENSED MATTER
H. Emmerich
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Abstract

Phase-field modelling is still a young discipline in condensed-matter physics, which established itself for the class of systems that can be characterised by domains of different phases separated by a distinct interface. Driven out of equilibrium, their dynamics result in the evolution of those interfaces which might develop into well defined-structures with characteristic length scales at the nano-, micro- or meso-scale. Since the material properties of such systems are to a large extent determined by those small-scale structures, acquiring a precise understanding of the mechanisms that drive the interfacial dynamics is a great challenge for scientists in this field. Phase-field modelling is an approach that allows this challenge to be tackled in a simulation-based manner. This review provides a critical overview of the conceptual background of the phase-field method, the most relevant fields of condensed-matter physics that have been approached using phase-field modelling, as well as the respective model formulations and the insight gained so far via their simulation and analysis. Moreover, we discuss directions of further development and the quality of the scientific contributions to be expected from those.
凝聚态物理中相场模型的研究进展
相场建模在凝聚态物理中仍然是一个年轻的学科,它为一类系统建立了自己的基础,这些系统可以由不同的相域由不同的界面分开。在失去平衡的情况下,它们的动力学导致这些界面的演化,这些界面可能在纳米、微观或中观尺度上发展成具有特征长度尺度的明确结构。由于这些系统的材料性质在很大程度上是由这些小尺度结构决定的,因此对驱动界面动力学的机制的精确理解是该领域科学家面临的一个巨大挑战。相场建模是一种允许以基于仿真的方式解决这一挑战的方法。本文综述了相场方法的概念背景、使用相场建模的凝聚态物理中最相关的领域,以及各自的模型公式和迄今为止通过模拟和分析获得的见解。此外,我们还讨论了进一步发展的方向和期望这些科学贡献的质量。
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Advances in Physics
Advances in Physics 物理-物理:凝聚态物理
CiteScore
67.60
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1
期刊介绍: Advances in Physics publishes authoritative critical reviews by experts on topics of interest and importance to condensed matter physicists. It is intended for motivated readers with a basic knowledge of the journal’s field and aims to draw out the salient points of a reviewed subject from the perspective of the author. The journal''s scope includes condensed matter physics and statistical mechanics: broadly defined to include the overlap with quantum information, cold atoms, soft matter physics and biophysics. Readership: Physicists, materials scientists and physical chemists in universities, industry and research institutes.
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