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  • 1Laboratory of Physics, Helsinki University of Technology, P.O. Box 1100, FIN-02015 HUT, Finland.

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This study explores particle aggregation dynamics, combining diffusion and ballistic motion. The dominant process, determined by dynamic exponents, dictates long-term behavior, with crossover occurring at delta=gamma-1.

Area of Science:

  • Condensed matter physics
  • Statistical mechanics
  • Nonlinear dynamics

Background:

  • Particle aggregation models are crucial for understanding complex systems.
  • Investigating mixed dynamics (diffusive and ballistic) reveals novel scaling behaviors.
  • Characterizing dynamic scaling properties is key to predicting system evolution.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the dynamic exponent and phase diagram for a 1D aggregation model with mixed dynamics.
  • To analyze how diffusion (D(s) ~ s^gamma) and ballistic (v(s) ~ s^delta) parameters influence aggregation.
  • To understand the crossover behavior and scaling functions of cluster size distributions.

Main Methods:

  • Analytical determination of dynamic exponents and phase diagrams.

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  • Analysis of asymptotic aggregation behavior in one dimension.
  • Investigation of cluster size distributions and their scaling functions.

    • Main Results:

    • The asymptotic dynamics are governed by the process with the largest dynamic exponent.
    • A crossover in dynamics is observed at delta = gamma - 1.
    • Scaling functions exhibit continuous dependence on gamma and delta, with distinct behaviors in purely diffusive and drift-dominated regimes.

    Conclusions:

    • The interplay between diffusive and ballistic dynamics significantly impacts aggregation behavior.
    • The identified crossover and continuous scaling functions provide a comprehensive understanding of the model's phase diagram.
    • This research offers insights into the fundamental scaling properties of complex aggregation systems.