Random Sequential Adsorption on Imprecise Lattice
Abstract
We report a surprising result, established by numerical simulations and analytical arguments for a one-dimensional lattice model of random sequential adsorption, that even an arbitrarily small imprecision in the lattice-site localization changes the convergence to jamming from fast, exponential, to slow, power-law, with, for some parameter values, a discontinuous jump in the jamming coverage value. This finding has implications for irreversible deposition on patterned substrates with pre-made landing sites for particle attachment. We also consider a general problem of the particle (depositing object) size not an exact multiple of the lattice spacing, and the lattice sites themselves imprecise, broadened into allowed-deposition intervals. Regions of exponential vs. power-law convergence to jamming are identified, and certain conclusions regarding the jamming coverage are argued for analytically and confirmed numerically.
Cite
@article{arxiv.1606.01823,
title = {Random Sequential Adsorption on Imprecise Lattice},
author = {Vladimir Privman and Han Yan},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1606.01823},
year = {2016}
}