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Area of Science:

  • Physics
  • Physical Chemistry
  • Surface Science

Background:

  • Particle diffusion on surfaces is fundamental to many physical and chemical processes.
  • Complex absorber geometries can significantly alter diffusion dynamics and trapping efficiency.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the trapping of diffusing particles by complex-shaped absorbers.
  • To develop a simplified model for predicting the trapping behavior of spiky absorbers.

Main Methods:

  • Derivation of a theoretical expression for an equivalent circular absorber radius.
  • Brownian dynamics simulations to calculate mean particle lifetimes.
  • Comparison of simulation results with theoretical predictions.

Main Results:

  • A spiky absorber can be accurately represented by an equivalent circular absorber of a specific radius.
  • A simple formula for the effective absorber radius was derived based on geometric parameters.
  • Excellent agreement was observed between simulation and theory for large reflecting circle radii.

Conclusions:

  • The study provides a powerful simplification for modeling particle trapping by complex absorbers.
  • The derived effective radius formula offers a practical tool for predicting trapping dynamics.
  • The findings are applicable in scenarios with sufficiently large confinement areas.