Universality for 2D wedge wetting

Citation
Ao. Parry et al., Universality for 2D wedge wetting, PHYS REV L, 83(26), 1999, pp. 5535-5538
Citations number
23
Categorie Soggetti
Physics
Journal title
PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS
ISSN journal
00319007 → ACNP
Volume
83
Issue
26
Year of publication
1999
Pages
5535 - 5538
Database
ISI
SICI code
0031-9007(199912)83:26<5535:UF2WW>2.0.ZU;2-Y
Abstract
We study 2D wedge wetting using a continuum interfacial Hamiltonian model w hich is solved by transfer-matrix methods. For arbitrary binding potentials ,:we ale able to exactly calculate the wedge free energy and interface heig ht distribution function and;:thus, can completely classify all types of cr itical behavior. We show that critical filling is characterized by strongly universal fluctuation dominated critical exponents, while complete filling is determined by the geometry rather than fluctuation effects. Related phe nomena for interface depinning from defect lines in the bulk are also consi dered.