Application of fractals and kinetic equation in modelling cluster and ultrafine particle size distributions

J. Chaiken, Jerry Goodisman

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Abstract

We briefly describe a model which seems to be applicable to a variety of coalescence growth systems. Spanning cluster growth, particle growth and hillock formation in thin metal films, this model is based on the Smoluchowski kinetic equations and fractals. We describe how this model has been able to suggest the effect of translational to internal energy conversion in coalescing systems in determining the shape of particle size distributions. We also suggest how this model can be employed to account for the behavior of hillocks in supersaturated alloy films under thermal annealing conditions.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)355-359
Number of pages5
JournalMaterials Research Society Symposium - Proceedings
Volume351
DOIs
StatePublished - 1994
EventProceedings of the 1994 MRS Symposium - San Francisco, CA, USA
Duration: Apr 4 1994Apr 8 1994

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering

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