Abstract

Wetting of gradient fields: pathwise estimates Y. Velenik Probab. Theory Relat. Fields 143, 379-399 (2009). We consider the wetting transition in the framework of an effective interface model of gradient type, in dimension 2 and higher. We prove pathwise estimates showing that the interface is localized in the whole thermodynamically-defined partial wetting regime considered in earlier works. Moreover, we study how the interface delocalizes as the wetting transition is approached. Our main tool is reflection positivity in the form of the chessboard estimate. Key words: Interface, Wetting, Prewetting, Reflection positivity. Files: PDF file, Published version, bibtex