Spontaneous curvature in a class of lattice gas field theories

We describe a class of cellular automata having a natural lattice gas interpretation which also develop non-perturbative curvature singularities. Variations of these models could be useful in describing curvature transitions in crystals, membranes and superconducting materials.

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Published in:Physica. D 1991, Vol.47 (1), p.19-23
Main Author: Hasslacher, Brosl
Format: Article
Language:English
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Exact sciences and technology
Mathematical methods in physics
Numerical approximation and analysis
Physics
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Summary:We describe a class of cellular automata having a natural lattice gas interpretation which also develop non-perturbative curvature singularities. Variations of these models could be useful in describing curvature transitions in crystals, membranes and superconducting materials.
ISSN:0167-2789
1872-8022
DOI:10.1016/0167-2789(91)90274-D