Mesoscale simulations: Lattice Boltzmann and particle algorithms

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I introduce two mesoscale algorithms, lattice Boltzmann and stochastic rotation dynamics, and show how they can be used to investigate the hydrodynamics of complex fluids. For each method I describe the algorithm, show that it solves the Navier-Stokes equations, and then discuss physical problems where it is particularly applicable. For lattice Boltzmann the examples I choose are phase ordering in a binary fluid and drop dynamics on a chemically patterned surface. For stochastic rotation dynamics I consider the hydrodynamics of dilute polymer solutions, concentrating on shear thinning and translocation across a barrier. (c) 2006 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

Authors: Yeomans, J

• Publication status: Published
• Journal: PHYSICA A-STATISTICAL MECHANICS AND ITS APPLICATIONS
• Volume: 369
• Issue: 1
• Pages: 159-184
• Publication date: 2006-09-01
• Event title: 11th International Summer School on Fundamental Problems in Statistical Physics
• DOI: 10.1016/j.physa.2006.04.011
• ISSN: 0378-4371
• Keywords: complex fluids; lattice Boltzmann; mesoscale simulations