2026-07-072026-07-07http://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/136377We consider two seemingly very different self-assembly processes: formation of viral capsids, and crystallization of sticky discs. At low temperatures, assembly is ineffective, since there are many metastable disordered states, which are a source of kinetic frustration. We use fluctuation-dissipation ratios to extract information about the degree of this frustration. We show that our analysis is a useful indicator of the long term fate of the system, based on the early stages of assembly.8 pages, 6 figuresStatistical MechanicsBiomoleculestext