Stochastic Becker-Döring model: large population and large time results for phase transition phenomena

Abstract: We present results on a stochastic version of a well-known kinetic nucleation model for phase transition phenomena. In the Becker-Döring model, aggregates grow or shrink by addition or removal of one-by-one particle at a time. Under certain conditions, very large aggregates emerge and are interpreted as a phase transition. We study stationary and quasi-stationary properties of the stochastic Becker-Döring model in the limit of infinite total number of particles, and compare with results from the deterministic nucleation theory. Our findings are largely inspired from recent results from stochastic chemical reaction network theory.

Joint work with Erwan HINGANT

algebraic geometrydynamical systemsprobability

Audience: researchers in the topic

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Seminar on the Mathematics of Reaction Networks

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This seminar series focuses on progress in mathematical theory for the study of reaction networks, mainly in biology and chemistry. The scope is broad and accommodates works arising from dynamical systems, stochastics, algebra, topology and beyond.

We aim at providing a common forum for sharing knowledge and encouraging discussion across subfields. In particular we aim at facilitating interactions between junior and established researchers. These considerations will be represented in the choice of invited speakers and we will strive to create an excellent, exciting and diverse schedule.

The seminar runs twice a month, typically on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month, at 17:00 Brussels time (observe that this webpage shows the schedule in your current time zone). Each session consists of two 25-minute talks followed by 5-minute questions. After the two talks, longer discussions will take place for those interested. To this end, we will use breakout rooms. For this to work well, you need to have the latest version of Zoom installed (version 5.3.0 or higher), and use the desktop client or mobile app (not supported on ChromeOS).

We look forward hearing about new work and meeting many of you over zoom!

The organizers.

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