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The kinetics of cluster fragmentation and depolymerisation
Journal of Physics A Mathematical and General · 1985 · Vol. 18(15) · pp. 3027–3037
Robert M. Ziff✉(University of Michigan–Ann Arbor)E. D. McGrady(University of Michigan–Ann Arbor)
Abstract
The equation that describes fragmentation kinetics, such as that which occurs in cluster breakup and polymer chain degradation (depolymerisation), is solved for models where the rate of breakup depends upon the size of the object breaking up. The resulting dynamic scaling behaviour is investigated. Both discrete and continuous models are considered.
Coagulation and Flocculation StudiesPetroleum Processing and AnalysisEnvironmental remediation with nanomaterialsBreakupKineticsFragmentation (computing)ScalingCluster (spacecraft)Cluster sizeStatistical physicsPhysicsChemistryMaterials science
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