Resources (21-40 of 87)

1. Dislocation Structure and Propagation with Molecular Dynamics

   20 Feb 2019 | | Contributor(s):: Sam Reeve, Alejandro Strachan

   In this computational lab you will learn about dislocations via online molecular dynamics (MD) simulations using nanoHUB. The simulations involve various types of dislocations in FCC and BCC crystals.

2. Ductile and Brittle Failure in Metals with Molecular Dynamics

   20 Feb 2019 | | Contributor(s):: Sam Reeve, Alejandro Strachan

   In this computational lab you will perform online molecular dynamics (MD) simulations of nanoscale cracks under uniaxial tension through nanoHUB. Simulations with varying temperature and crystal structure will provide information to: Distinguish the atomistic mechanisms of ductile and...

3. MSEN 201 Lecture 4.1: Crystal Structures of Metals - Atomic Densities and Packing Factors

   13 Feb 2019 | | Contributor(s):: Patrick J Shamberger

4. MSEN 201 Lecture 4.2: Crystal Structures of Metals - FCC Structure

   13 Feb 2019 | | Contributor(s):: Patrick J Shamberger

5. MSEN 201 Lecture 5.1: Crystal Structures of Ceramics - Ionic Crystal Structures

   13 Feb 2019 | | Contributor(s):: Patrick J Shamberger

6. MSEN 201 Lecture 5.2: Crystal Structures of Ceramics - Interstitial Sites

   13 Feb 2019 | | Contributor(s):: Patrick J Shamberger

7. MSEN 201 Lecture 3.1: Crystalline Solids - Single Crystal, Polycrystalline, Amorphous

   13 Feb 2019 | | Contributor(s):: Patrick J Shamberger

8. MSEN 201 Lecture 3.2: Crystalline Solids - Crystallographic Points

   13 Feb 2019 | | Contributor(s):: Patrick J Shamberger

9. MSEN 201 Lecture 3.3: Crystalline Solids - Crystallographic Directions

   13 Feb 2019 | | Contributor(s):: Patrick J Shamberger

10. MSEN 201 Lecture 3.4: Crystalline Solids - Crystallographic Planes

    13 Feb 2019 | | Contributor(s):: Patrick J Shamberger

11. MSEN 201 Lecture 3.5: Crystalline Solids - Families of Directions, Planes

    13 Feb 2019 | | Contributor(s):: Patrick J Shamberger

12. 3 min Research Talk: GUI for the Surface Evolver – Polycrystalline Grain Growth

    31 Jan 2019 | | Contributor(s):: Kevin K Ngo

    This talk summarizes how the the online simulation tool, GUI for the Surface Evolver, was created as well as how it will impact research in polycrystalline grain growth. Polycrystalline grains have surface energies and tensions associated with them that cause grain boundaries to move (grow).

13. 3 min Research Talk: AFM And EBSD Cross-Comparison Analysis Tool

    31 Jan 2019 | | Contributor(s):: Andrew Martin Krawec

    This talk describes an approach to analyzing the crystal structure using data collected from AFM and EBSD scans to build an accurate image of the crystal structure and orientation in the ceramic

14. Unit Cells and Crystal Structures

    27 Aug 2018 | | Contributor(s):: Kristi Jean, Deb Newberry (editor), James Marti (editor), Nano Link

    In this module students create a saturated solutions using Borax and sodium acetate. Upon drying, each crystal will have a different shape. The shape at the macro level is driven by the arrangement of atoms. This repeating arrangement of atoms – which defines a crystal structure –...

15. Dye-Sensitized Nanocrystalline Solar Cell

    12 Dec 2017 | | Contributor(s):: Jared Ashcroft, NACK Network

    A dye-sensitized nano-crystalline solar cell is produced and characterized using a remote Scanning Electron Microscope provided by the Remotely Accessible Instruments in Nanotechnology (RAIN) Network.

16. MSE educational tool: elastic moduli calculations

    22 Nov 2017 | | Contributor(s):: Peilin Liao

    Illustrate how to calculate elastic constants for crystals

17. Nanotechnology Invention and Design: Phase Changes, Energy, and Crystals

    11 Jan 2017 | | Contributor(s):: Daniella Duran, NNCI Nano

    This 3-part lesson introduces the nanoscale effect of various energy inputs on the crystal lattice of a smart material, Nitinol, and then invites students to become nanotechnology inventors. Students will first explore how energy exchanges lead to solid-state phase changes at the macroscale and...

18. How to View Atomic Planes in FCC, NaCl and Simple Cubic Structures using Crystal Viewer

    27 Oct 2016 | | Contributor(s):: Tanya Faltens

    This step by step guide shows how to view atomic planes in some common crystal structures. The crystal structures can be sliced along the planes, and the atomic packing of each plane investigated.  Examples are given for viewing the (110) plane in an FCC metal structure, the (100)...

19. E304 L4.2.1: Nanomaterials - Summary of Crystals

    17 Mar 2016 | | Contributor(s):: ASSIST ERC

20. Efficient Exploration of Quantified Uncertainty in Granular Crystals

    16 Mar 2016 | | Contributor(s):: Juan Camilo Lopez

    This work presents a way of quantifying uncertainty in granular crystals in a computationally efficient way. To accomplish this, a low dimensional response surface is approximated through the method of active subspaces. Within this framework, special structure within the inputs is exploited to...