Abstract
In a recent paper [1], a new theory of cell surface capping based on the principles of nucleation was proposed. We show how this model can be fitted into the same mathematical framework as the Becker-Döring equations. We show that the equations in the paper have a Lyapunov function and investigate its use in describing the phase transition. © 1999 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 45-49 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Applied Mathematics Letters |
| Volume | 12 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| Publication status | Published - Aug 1999 |
Keywords
- Becker-Döring equations
- Cell surface capping
- Lyapunov function
- Phase transition