Abstract
We apply the general formalism of Langer to compute the nucleation rate for systems of relativistic particles with a zero or small baryon-number density and which undergo first-order phase transitions. In particular, we obtain an expression for the pre-exponential factor and it is proportional to the viscosity. The initial growth rate of a critical size bubble or droplet is limited by the ability of dissipative processes to transport latent heat away from the surface.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1379-1390 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Physical Review D |
Volume | 46 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1992 |