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Single-file diffusion and kinetics of template assisted assembly of colloids
We report computer simulation studies of the kinetics of ordering of a two
dimensional system of particles on a template with a one dimensional periodic
pattern. In equilibrium one obtains a re-entrant liquid-solid-liquid phase
transition as the strength of the substrate potential is varied. We show that
domains of crystalline order grow as , with with a
possible cross-over to at late times. We argue that the
law originates from {\em single-file} motion and annihilation of defect pairs
of opposite topological charge along channels created by the template.Comment: 4 pages pdflatex 4 pdf figure
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