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

9720482 McKay这个理论项目开发了一个位置空间重整化群方法来研究驱动扩散晶格气体;该理论将被修改并应用于相互作用的情况和淬火随机性系统。 远离平衡驱动的系统在自然界中普遍存在，并且在基本理解和属性预测方面特别具有挑战性。在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，例如生物种群，通过随机介质的二元流体流和快离子导体。这是根据研究和教育领域女性专业机会（POWRE）方案提供的研究增强补助金。该研究将在基础层面上贡献基础材料科学知识。该计划的一个重要特点是通过本科生参与研究将研究与教育相结合。***

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. ***