Posted 12/26/2023, 4:32:36 AM
New study reveals hidden atomic patterns and structures in glass
- Groundbreaking study unveils complex atomic structure of glass, finding unique patterns and anisotropy using new analysis methods
- Research paves way for advanced AI/ML exploration of glass materials to better understand and manipulate properties
- Study focuses on ring shapes in chemical networks, quantifying 3D structure and symmetries to compare glass and crystals
- Technique measures spatial atomic densities around rings, revealing anisotropy and some order amidst disordered structure
- New descriptions to help understand transitions like vitrification and guide approaches to controlling material structures/properties