University of Cambridge > Talks.cam > DAMTP Statistical Physics and Soft Matter Seminar > Optimising Phase Transitions in Scalar Field Theories

Optimising Phase Transitions in Scalar Field Theories

Add to your list(s) Download to your calendar using vCal

If you have a question about this talk, please contact Etienne Fodor.

We propose a systematic approach to finding protocols which lead to phase separation with minimal dissipation in scalar field theories, with a focus on Model B dynamics. We employ a recent analogy between optimal control in stochastic thermodynamics and mass transport problems to answer two key questions: where in the phase boundary should an optimal protocol terminate to demix a given homogeneous state, and which dynamics should interpolate between the initial and final states? Analytic solutions are presented for the cases of phase-separation in Model B and Model A along with a proposed extension to our procedure for the case of active systems.

This talk is part of the DAMTP Statistical Physics and Soft Matter Seminar series.

Tell a friend about this talk:

This talk is included in these lists:

Note that ex-directory lists are not shown.

 

© 2006-2024 Talks.cam, University of Cambridge. Contact Us | Help and Documentation | Privacy and Publicity