Stochastic Dynamics of Crystal Defects

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Science, Physics, Solid State Physics, General Physics
Cover of the book Stochastic Dynamics of Crystal Defects by Thomas D Swinburne, Springer International Publishing
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Thomas D Swinburne ISBN: 9783319200194
Publisher: Springer International Publishing Publication: July 13, 2015
Imprint: Springer Language: English
Author: Thomas D Swinburne
ISBN: 9783319200194
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Publication: July 13, 2015
Imprint: Springer
Language: English

This thesis is concerned with establishing a rigorous, modern theory of the stochastic and dissipative forces on crystal defects, which remain poorly understood despite their importance in any temperature dependent micro-structural process such as the ductile to brittle transition or irradiation damage.

The author first uses novel molecular dynamics simulations to parameterise an efficient, stochastic and discrete dislocation model that allows access to experimental time and length scales. Simulated trajectories are in excellent agreement with experiment. The author also applies modern methods of multiscale analysis to extract novel bounds on the transport properties of these many body systems.

Despite their successes in coarse graining, existing theories are found unable to explain stochastic defect dynamics. To resolve this, the author defines crystal defects through projection operators, without any recourse to elasticity. By rigorous dimensional reduction, explicit analytical forms are derived for the stochastic forces acting on crystal defects, allowing new quantitative insight into the role of thermal fluctuations in crystal plasticity.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This thesis is concerned with establishing a rigorous, modern theory of the stochastic and dissipative forces on crystal defects, which remain poorly understood despite their importance in any temperature dependent micro-structural process such as the ductile to brittle transition or irradiation damage.

The author first uses novel molecular dynamics simulations to parameterise an efficient, stochastic and discrete dislocation model that allows access to experimental time and length scales. Simulated trajectories are in excellent agreement with experiment. The author also applies modern methods of multiscale analysis to extract novel bounds on the transport properties of these many body systems.

Despite their successes in coarse graining, existing theories are found unable to explain stochastic defect dynamics. To resolve this, the author defines crystal defects through projection operators, without any recourse to elasticity. By rigorous dimensional reduction, explicit analytical forms are derived for the stochastic forces acting on crystal defects, allowing new quantitative insight into the role of thermal fluctuations in crystal plasticity.

More books from Springer International Publishing

Cover of the book Biblical Theology for Ethical Leadership by Thomas D Swinburne
Cover of the book Using Comparable Corpora for Under-Resourced Areas of Machine Translation by Thomas D Swinburne
Cover of the book The Economics and Policy of Concentrating Solar Power Generation by Thomas D Swinburne
Cover of the book Learning and Community Approaches for Promoting Well-Being by Thomas D Swinburne
Cover of the book Analysis of Images, Social Networks and Texts by Thomas D Swinburne
Cover of the book G.A.T.C.A. by Thomas D Swinburne
Cover of the book The Coordination of European Public Hospital Systems by Thomas D Swinburne
Cover of the book Measuring Multidimensional Poverty and Deprivation by Thomas D Swinburne
Cover of the book Planning and Control of Maintenance Systems by Thomas D Swinburne
Cover of the book Management of Speech and Video Telephony Quality in Heterogeneous Wireless Networks by Thomas D Swinburne
Cover of the book Colloid Process Engineering by Thomas D Swinburne
Cover of the book Gay Liberation to Campus Assimilation by Thomas D Swinburne
Cover of the book Corporate Sustainability, Social Responsibility and Environmental Management by Thomas D Swinburne
Cover of the book Multiple Criteria Decision Making in Finance, Insurance and Investment by Thomas D Swinburne
Cover of the book Feminist Perspectives on Building a Better Psychological Science of Gender by Thomas D Swinburne
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy