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Polymer Crystallization:
Nucleation & Growth processes with automata

Automaton:   a machine that is activated by a concealed
                        mechanism and power source within itself.

   Nucleation:

  • Random in space and time
  • Depending on temperature
  • Nucleability of the material
       

    Growth and Perfection:

  • Uniform in all space directions
  • Independing on temperature
  • White intensity shows perfection
Time scales:

1. With uniform temperature field:

1.1 Tw ~ Tg

 
Final tesselation

         
1.2 Tw >> Tg

 
Final tesselation

2. With non-uniform temperature field:

2.1 Left cooling

 
Final tesselation

         
2.2 Border cooling

 
Final tesselation