Abstract
We report a detailed experimental study of the kinetics of separation into coexisting gas, liquid, and crystal phases in a colloid-polymer mixture. Distinct kinetic regimes are identified. and interpreted in terms of the underlying "free-energy landscape" of the system.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | art. no.-031402 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Physical review E: Statistical physics, plasmas, fluids, and related interdisciplinary topics |
Volume | 6403 |
Issue number | 3 |
Publication status | Published - Sept 2001 |
Keywords / Materials (for Non-textual outputs)
- HARD-SPHERES
- BEHAVIOR