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Calculation of the effective diffusion coefficient in inhomogeneous solids

  • University of Latvia
  • Osnabrück University

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Abstract

We discuss generalization of the standard Maxwell-Garnett equation for the effective diffusion coefficient in two-phase media (a matrix with spherical inclusions, modelling e.g. strongly defective solids). Correctness of a novel equation is demonstrated by means of computer simulations. This equation treats correctly partial trapping of a diffusing particle (defect) by an inclusion as well as an energy barrier for the particle penetration into an inclusion.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)163-168
Number of pages6
JournalDefect and Diffusion Forum
Issue number194-199 PART 1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2001

Keywords

  • Composite
  • Diffusion Coefficients
  • Inclusions in Matrix
  • Inhomogeneous Media
  • Two-Phase Systems

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