Akrology: Materials' physics in extremes

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceedingChapter

    Abstract

    Definitions for the response of materials in extremes across subject areas, mathematical descriptions and physical states are becoming increasing complex as interest multiplies. The region of interest in mechanical loading covers a range of pressures from the elastic limit to the point at which inner-shell electrons begin to contribute to new electronic states. The time for which the impulse is applied determines a volume element over which a strength is determined by sensors sampling with a particular temporal resolution; a local variable of space and time. A series of examples is given to show that only a shock probes the kinetics by which the steady wave is established and local equilibrium achieved. The term Akrology defines the science and engineering of these extreme states. © 2012 American Institute of Physics.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationAIP Conference Proceedings|AIP Conf. Proc.
    Pages1331-1334
    Number of pages3
    Volume1426
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2012
    Event17th Biennial Conference of the American Physical Society Topical Group on Shock Compression of Condensed Matter, 2011 APS SCCM - Chicago, IL
    Duration: 1 Jul 2012 → …

    Publication series

    NameAIP Conference Proceedings

    Other

    Other17th Biennial Conference of the American Physical Society Topical Group on Shock Compression of Condensed Matter, 2011 APS SCCM
    CityChicago, IL
    Period1/07/12 → …

    Keywords

    • condensed matter
    • equilibrium thermodynamics
    • Shock
    • strength

    Fingerprint

    Dive into the research topics of 'Akrology: Materials' physics in extremes'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

    Cite this