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Conservative Langevin dynamics of solid-on-solid interfaces

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We study the dynamics of an interface between two phases in interaction with a wall in the case when the evolution is dominated by surface diffusion. For this, we use an SOS model governed by a conservative Langevin equation and suitable boundary conditions. In the partial wetting case, we study various scaling regimes and show oscillatory behavior in the relaxation of the interface toward its equilibrium shape. We also consider complete wetting and the structure of the precursor film.

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  1. Ecole Polytechnique, Centre de Physique Théorique (CNRS-UPR14), 91128, Palaiseau, France

    Pierre Collet & François Dunlop

  2. Groupe de Physique Statistique, Université de Cergy-Pontoise, 95806, Cergy-Pontoise, France

    François Dunlop

  3. Ecole Polytechnique, Laboratoire de Physique de la Matière Condensée (CNRS-URA D1254), 91128, Palaiseau, France

    Thierry Gobron

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Collet, P., Dunlop, F. & Gobron, T. Conservative Langevin dynamics of solid-on-solid interfaces. J Stat Phys 79, 215–229 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02179387

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