Non-spherical shapes of capsules within a fourth-order curvature model

作者:Manyuhina O V*; Hetzel J J; Katsnelson M I; Fasolino A
来源:European Physical Journal E, 2010, 32(3): 223-228.
DOI:10.1140/epje/i2010-10631-2

摘要

We minimize a discrete version of the fourth-order curvature-based Landau free energy by extending Brakke's Surface Evolver. This model predicts spherical as well as non-spherical shapes with dimples, bumps and ridges to be the energy minimizers. Our results suggest that the buckling and faceting transitions, usually associated with crystalline matter, can also be an intrinsic property of non-crystalline membranes.

  • 出版日期2010-7