Regime-Specific Multi-Objective Variational Principle of Compromise in Competition at Mesoscales

TL;DR

This paper explores the universality of the EMMS principle of compromise in competition at mesoscale levels, proposing a regime-specific multi-objective variational framework supported by chemical engineering case studies.

Contribution

It introduces a novel regime-specific multi-objective variational principle for mesoscale problems, addressing limitations of existing variational methods.

Findings

Demonstrates the potential universality of the EMMS principle across different mesoscale systems.

Identifies why current variational principles are inadequate for mesoscale problems.

Provides case studies in chemical engineering supporting the proposed framework.

Abstract

The energy-minimization multiscale (EMMS) principle of compromise in competition is believed to be generally applicable for all mesoscale problems at different levels in the real world, spanning from elementary particles to the universe. This stimulated a fundamental proposition of the concept of mesoscience. This article discusses a potential universality of the regime-specific multi-objective variational feature of this underlying principle through case studies in chemical engineering. It is also elucidated why the currently available variational principles are not applicable to the mesoscale problems. The paper concludes with prospects on future study.