POWRE: Driven Nonequilibrium Systems with Quenched Disorder: A Renormalization-Group Study

9720482 McKay这个理论项目发展了一种位置空间重整化群方法来研究驱动扩散格子气体；该理论将被修改并应用于具有猝灭随机性的相互作用情况和系统。被驱使远离均衡的系统在本质上是普遍存在的，在基本理解和性质预测方面尤其具有挑战性。这个项目中要研究的模型是与各种复杂系统相关的简单原型，如生物种群、随机介质中的二元流体流动和快速离子导体。%这是根据妇女在研究和教育中的职业机会(POWRE)计划提供的研究增强补助金。这项研究将在基础水平上贡献材料科学的基础知识。该计划的一个重要特点是通过本科生参与研究来整合研究和教育。***

9720482 McKay This theory project develops a position-space renormalization-group approach to study driven diffusive lattice gases; the theory will be modified and applied to interacting cases and systems with quenched randomness. Systems driven far from equilibrium are prevalent in nature and particularly challenging with respect to fundamental understanding and property prediction. The models to be studied in this project are simple prototypes related to a variety of complex systems such as biological populations, binary fluid flow through random media, and fast ionic conductors. %%% This is a research enhancement grant made under the Professional Opportunities for Women in Research and Education (POWRE) program. The research will contribute basic materials science knowledge at a fundamental level. An important feature of the program is the integration of research and education through undergraduate student participation in research. ***