Ising and regular solution models revisited for 2D open systems

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Main Authors: Gusak, Andriy, Abakumov, Serhii
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author Gusak, Andriy
Abakumov, Serhii
author_facet Gusak, Andriy
Abakumov, Serhii
contents The Ising model is well-known for illustrating the fundamental characteristics of phase transitions in closed systems. In this article, we propose a generalization of the two-dimensional Ising model to open systems, considering the divergence of external fluxes within a mean-field approximation, and explore its application for classifying steady states based on external flux (deposition rate), temperature, and composition. We focus on cases with positive mixing energy, which lead to the typical spinodal and binodal domes at the phase diagram under the regular solution approximation for closed systems. For open systems, we demonstrate that a supercritical external flux divergence stabilizes the system, preventing decomposition. We identify rate-dependent spinodal and binodal domes, as well as a subdivision of the instability region at subcritical rates into three distinct steady-state morphologies: spots (gepard-like), layers (zebra-like), and mixed patterns (a combination of gepard and zebra). This morphology map depends on the initial conditions, demonstrating memory effects and hysteresis.
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spellingShingle Ising and regular solution models revisited for 2D open systems
Gusak, Andriy
Abakumov, Serhii
Materials Science
The Ising model is well-known for illustrating the fundamental characteristics of phase transitions in closed systems. In this article, we propose a generalization of the two-dimensional Ising model to open systems, considering the divergence of external fluxes within a mean-field approximation, and explore its application for classifying steady states based on external flux (deposition rate), temperature, and composition. We focus on cases with positive mixing energy, which lead to the typical spinodal and binodal domes at the phase diagram under the regular solution approximation for closed systems. For open systems, we demonstrate that a supercritical external flux divergence stabilizes the system, preventing decomposition. We identify rate-dependent spinodal and binodal domes, as well as a subdivision of the instability region at subcritical rates into three distinct steady-state morphologies: spots (gepard-like), layers (zebra-like), and mixed patterns (a combination of gepard and zebra). This morphology map depends on the initial conditions, demonstrating memory effects and hysteresis.
title Ising and regular solution models revisited for 2D open systems
topic Materials Science
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2411.00584