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Lattice-gas theory of collective diffusion in adsorbed layers

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posted on 2023-06-08, 18:28 authored by A Danani, R Ferrando, Enrico Scalas, M Torri
A general theory for collective diffusion in interacting lattice-gas models is presented. The theory is based on the description of the kinetics in the lattice gas by a master equation. A formal solution of the master equation is obtained using the projection-operator technique, which gives an expression for the relevant correlation functions in terms of continued fractions. In particular, an expression for the collective dynamic structure factor Sc is derived. The collective diffusion coefficient Dc is obtained from Sc by the Kubo hydrodynamic limit. If memory effects are neglected (Darken approximation), it turns out that Dc can be expressed as the ratio of the average jump rate and of the zero-wavevector static structure factor S(0). The latter is directly proportional to the isothermal compressibility of the system, whereas is expressed in terms of the multisite static correlation functions gn. The theory is applied to two-dimensional lattice systems as models of adsorbates on crystal surfaces. Three examples are considered. First, the case of nearest-neighbour interactions on a square lattice (both repulsive and attractive). Here, the theoretical results for Dc are compared to those of Monte Carlo simulations. Second, a model with repulsive interactions on the triangular lattice. This model is applied to NH3 adsorbed on Re(0001) and the calculations are compared to experimental data. Third, a model for oxygen on W(110). In this case, the complete dynamic structure factor is calculated and the width of the quasi-elastic peak is studied. In the third example the gn are calculated by means of the discretized version of a classical equation for the structure of liquids (the Crossover Integral Equation), whereas in the other examples they are computed using the Cluster Variation Method.

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Publication status

  • Published

Journal

International Journal of Modern Physics B

ISSN

0217-9792

Publisher

World Scientific Publishing

Issue

19

Volume

11

Page range

2217-2279

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  • Mathematics Publications

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Peer reviewed?

  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2014-10-02

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