Nucleation, Crystal Growth and Defect Dynamics in Nanocrystalline Materials

摘要EEC-9813636 Mudgil Rajagopalan 该奖项的目的是通过与普林斯顿大学实施合作研究计划，扩大佛罗里达大学粒子科学与技术ERC研究计划的范围并提高其质量。这项合作努力的其他参与者是：光学和激光研究和教育中心以及美国宇航局航天飞机微重力实验室。该项目的具体重点是与晶体生长，相变和纳米晶材料形成相关的基本问题。带电胶体将被用作凝聚态物质的模型来研究纳米晶和纳米结构材料的原子水平动力学。实验将包括直接可视化和光学操纵的微观结构。这些数据将通过各种理论技术进行检验。从这种合作努力中获得的基本理解将适用于ERC的工程颗粒推力和分散，凝聚和固结推力。

Abstract EEC-9813636 Mudgil & Rajagopalan The purpose of this award is to broaden the scope, and enhance the quality of the research program of the ERC for Particle Science and Technology at the University of Florida by implementing a collaborative research program with Princeton University. Other participants of this collaborative effort are: Center for Research and Education in Optics and Laser, and NASA's Space Shuttle Microgravity Laboratory. The specific focus of this project is on the fundamental issues relevant to crystal growth, phase transition, and formation of nanocrystalline materials. Charged colloids will be used as models of condensed matter to investigate atomic level dynamics of nanocrystalline and nanostructured materials. The experiments will include direct visualization and optical manipulation of the microstructures. The data will be examined by a variety of theoretical techniques. The fundamental understanding gained from this collaborative effort will be applicable to the ERC's Engineered Particulates Thrust and Dispersion, Agglomeration, and Consolidation Thrust.