Mechanics of Phase Transformations in Solids

拟议研究的目的是开发预测模型 材料的微观结构和相变温度， 在压力下发生相变。 作为其中的一部分， 研究中，理论模型将进行实验检查。 的 研究将为现在和未来提供基础知识 相变材料的应用。 这些行为 处于压力下的材料在转变过程中起着核心作用 陶瓷的增韧，铁电体的优化， 水听器和形状记忆材料的潜在用途。 的 拟议的研究有很大的潜力提供一个更好的 了解微观结构的影响和新发现， 技术上重要的一类材料。

The purpose of the proposed research is to develop models for prediction of microstructure and transformation temperature for materials that undergo phase changes under stress. As an integral part of this research, the theoretical model will be checked experimentally. The research will provide fundamental knowledge for present and future applications of materials which change phase. The behavior of these materials under stress plays a central role in the transformation toughening of ceramics, the optimization of ferroelectrics in hydrophones and the potential use of shape-memory materials. The proposed research has a great potential for providing a better understanding of microstructural effects and new discoveries in a technologically important class of materials.