The Lifshitz-Slyozov-Wagner theory of coarsening

interface.gifThe Lifshitz-Slyozov-Wagner (LSW) theory predicts the rate of coarsening in alloys. What’s wrong with the theory? Strictly speaking, nothing.

So says a NASA document called “Trouble with Lifshitz, Slyozov and Wagner.

(Thanks to investigator Thom Swigen for bringing this to our attention.)

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