Mechanics of Phase Transformations in Solids

本研究的目的是建立预测应力作用下相变材料的微观结构和相变温度的模型。作为本研究的一个组成部分，将对理论模型进行实验验证。该研究将为相变材料在当前和未来的应用提供基础知识。这些材料在应力作用下的行为在陶瓷的相变增韧、水听器中铁电体的优化以及形状记忆材料的潜在用途中起着核心作用。拟议的研究具有很大的潜力，可以更好地理解微观结构效应，并在技术上重要的一类材料中发现新的发现。

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.