We study a nonlocal variational problem arising in diblock copolymers models, whose energy is given by the Cahn–Hilliard functional plus a long-range interaction term. We prove that minimizers develop uniform energy and density distributions, thus justifying partially the highly regular microphase separation observed in diblock copolymers’ melts. We also give a new proof of the scaling law for the minimum energy. This work extends the techniques introduced in [1] where analogous results are proved for the sharp interface limit of the functional considered.
Uniform energy and density distribution: Diblock copolymers functional / Spadaro, E. N.. - In: INTERFACES AND FREE BOUNDARIES. - ISSN 1463-9963. - 11:3(2009), pp. 447-474.
Uniform energy and density distribution: Diblock copolymers functional
Spadaro, E. N.
2009
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We study a nonlocal variational problem arising in diblock copolymers models, whose energy is given by the Cahn–Hilliard functional plus a long-range interaction term. We prove that minimizers develop uniform energy and density distributions, thus justifying partially the highly regular microphase separation observed in diblock copolymers’ melts. We also give a new proof of the scaling law for the minimum energy. This work extends the techniques introduced in [1] where analogous results are proved for the sharp interface limit of the functional considered.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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