Physics – Atmospheric and Oceanic Physics
Scientific paper
2003-12-09
Physics
Atmospheric and Oceanic Physics
8 pages, 7 figs
Scientific paper
10.1103/PhysRevE.70.021403
A simple model of irreversible aggregation under differential sedimentation of particles in a fluid is presented. The structure of the aggregates produced by this process is found to feed back on the dynamics in such a way as to stabilise both the exponents controlling the growth rate, and the fractal dimension of the clusters produced at readily predictable values. The aggregation of ice crystals to form snowflakes is considered as a potential application of the model.
Ball Robin C.
Field P. R.
Heymsfield Andrew J.
Westbrook C. D.
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