Master equation approach to the configurational kinetics of nonequilibrium alloys: exact relations, H-theorem, and cluster approximations
Vaks V.G.
The fundamental master equation for probabilities of various atomic distributions over lattice sites in an alloy is used to develop the theoretical description for the alloy configurational kinetics. Exact equations for temporal evolution of local concentrations and correlators as well as for the nonequilibrium alloy free energy are presented. Methods for the approximate treatment of these equations are discussed. PACS 82.20.Mj, 05.20.Dd