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Diffusion-controlled growth: theory and closure approximations.

R C Ball1, E Somfai

  • 1Department of Physics, University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7AL, United Kingdom.

Physical Review. E, Statistical, Nonlinear, and Soft Matter Physics
|March 15, 2003
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This study presents a new theoretical framework for diffusion-limited aggregation and dielectric breakdown models, revealing superuniversality in tip scaling and predicting a new screening transition.

Area of Science:

  • Complex systems
  • Statistical physics
  • Fractal growth

Background:

  • Diffusion-limited aggregation (DLA) and dielectric breakdown models (DBM) are crucial for understanding pattern formation.
  • Existing theoretical frameworks have limitations in explaining certain phenomena.
  • Previous studies relied heavily on simulations for insights.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and expand a novel theoretical framework for DLA and DBM in two dimensions.
  • To investigate the interrelation between DLA and DBM under varying ultraviolet cut-off strategies.
  • To explore analogies with turbulence and utilize logarithmic field variables within the theoretical framework.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a new theoretical framework building upon prior work [Ball & Somfai, 2002].

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  • Application of Gaussian truncation for mode-mode coupling.
  • Analysis of properties through analytical calculations.
  • Comparison of theoretical predictions with existing simulation data.

    • Main Results:

    • All properties are calculable within the simplest Gaussian truncation of mode-mode coupling.
    • The theoretical framework shows encouraging agreement with simulation results.
    • A new superuniversality of the tip scaling exponent is identified.
    • Angular resonances linked to cone angle theory were observed.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed theoretical framework offers a robust approach to studying DLA and DBM.
    • The findings predict a novel screening transition in DBM at large eta.
    • The study highlights the potential of theoretical advancements in understanding complex growth phenomena.