Non-Equilibrium Systems: Friction, Lubrication and Adhesion

罗宾斯摩擦、润滑和粘合是具有许多技术应用的基本过程。研究这些现象的传统工程方法是从依赖于现象学输入的宏观连续介质方程出发。这项研究的目的是提高我们对分子水平的过程如何控制宏观性质以及行为如何随着维度接近原子尺度的变化的理解。主要的工具是分子动力学模拟，结合大范围的连续介质理论。摩擦、润滑和粘着是具有许多技术应用的基本过程。研究这些现象的传统工程方法是从依赖于现象学输入的宏观连续介质方程出发。这项研究的目的是提高我们对分子水平的过程如何控制宏观性质以及行为如何随着维度接近原子尺度的变化的理解。主要的工具将是分子动力学模拟，再加上大范围的连续统理论。

0083286RobbinsFriction, lubrication and adhesion are fundamental processes with many technological applications. Traditional engineering approaches to these phenomena start from macroscopic continuum equations that rely on phenomenological inputs. The goal of this research is to improve our understanding of how molecular level processes control macroscopic properties and how behavior changes as dimensions approach the atomic scale. The primary tool will be molecular dynamics simulations, coupled to continuum theory at large scales.%%%Friction, lubrication and adhesion are fundamental processes with many technological applications. Traditional engineering approaches to these phenomena start from macroscopic continuum equations that rely on phenomenological inputs. The goal of this research is to improve our understanding of how molecular level processes control macroscopic properties and how behavior changes as dimensions approach the atomic scale. The primary tool will be molecular dynamics simulations, coupled to continuum theory at large scales.***