Nonequilibrium Interface Dynamics:
Hierarchical Modeling and Multiscale Simulation of Materials Interfaces

CSIC Building (#406), Seminar Room 4122.
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Phase Field Crystal Modeling of Solidification, Phase Segregation and Elasticity

Dr. Ken Elder

Physics at Oakland Unviersity

Abstract:   Elastic and plastic deformations often play a significant role in determining the microstructures that emerge during non-equilibrium processing. The microstructures produced in these phenomena are important since they can significantly alter the structural properties of the material. In this talk I would like to discuss a phase field technique that can predict both the creation and structural properties of non-equilibrium microstructures. The technique will be applied to a number of phenomena including, liquid phase epitaxial growth, spinodal decomposition, eutectic solidification and dendritic growth.

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