Instability in Ostwald ripening processes
Statistical Mechanics
2025-12-16 v2 Chaotic Dynamics
Abstract
There is a dimensionless parameter which enters into the equation for the evolution of supersaturation in Ostwald ripening processes. This parameter is typically a large number. Here it is argued that the consequent stiffness of the equation results in the evolution of the supersaturation being unstable. The instability is evident in numerical simulations of Ostwald ripening.
Cite
@article{arxiv.2507.07863,
title = {Instability in Ostwald ripening processes},
author = {Michael Wilkinson},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2507.07863},
year = {2025}
}
Comments
16 pages, 8 figures, accepted J. Stat. Phys