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Thermodynamics of entropy-driven phase transformations

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posted on 2006-04-26, 17:37 authored by A. Radosz, K. Ostasiewicz, P. Magnuszewski, J. Damczyk, L. Radosiński, F.V. Kusmartsev, J.H. Samson
Thermodynamic properties of one-dimensional lattice models exhibiting entropy-driven phase transformations are discussed in quantum and classical regimes. Motivated by the multistability of compounds exhibiting photoinduced phase transitions, we consider systems with asymmetric, double, and triple well on-site potential. One finds that among a variety of regimes, quantum versus classical, discrete versus continuum, a key feature is asymmetry distinguished as a "shift" type and "shape" type in limiting cases. The behavior of the specific heat indicates one phase transformation in a "shift" type and a sequence of two phase transformations in "shape"-type systems. Future analysis in higher dimensions should allow us to identify which of these entropy-driven phase transformations would evolve into phase transitions of the first order.

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RADOSZ, R et al, 2006. Thermodynamics of entropy-driven phase transformations. Physical Review E, 026127

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2006

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This article has been published in the journal, Physical Review E [© American Physical Society]. It is also available at: http://link.aps.org/abstract/PRE/v73/e026127.

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