Pressure-Induced Phase Transformations (Volume II)

• Other Authors: Errandonea, Daniel (Editor), Bandiello, Enrico (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2023
• Subjects: Research & information: general; Physics; high pressure; phase transition; synchrotron radiation; X-ray diffraction; high-pressure polymorph; relative stability; di-p-tolyl disulfide; high-pressure DFT; molecular crystals; hidden polymorph; phase diagram; phase transitions; metastability; phase boundaries; kinetic lines; nonequilibrium conditions; HPHT diamond; inclusion; PL mapping; chemical components; ab initio calculations; tensile strain; electronic transition; topological analysis of bonds; charge density wave; pressure; chemical substitution; resistivity; LaAgSb2; LaAuSb2; corresponding states; Wigner-Seitz radii; elemental solids; phase transformation; phase stability; elastic anomalies; structural transition; group VB transition metals; high pressure and high temperature; FeVO4 under pressure; CrVO4-type structure; first-principles; mechanical properties; vibrational properties; electronic properties; enthalpy difference components; equation of state; first principles; phase relations; band gap; ab initio; garnet; elasticity; phonons; Raman; luminescence; copper halides; DyScO3; density functional theory; stability; high-pressure studies; Raman spectroscopy; infrared spectroscopy; rare earth orthophosphate; plasticity; iron; alpha-epsilon; molecular dynamics simulations; ramp; shock wave; hardening-like effect; rare earth tantalates; first principles calculations; Raman modes; high-pressure effects; lattice dynamics; ferroelectric; antiferroelectric; niobate; Raman scattering; high pressure diffraction
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The study of phase transitions in materials under high pressure and high temperature is a very active research field. In the last few decades, many important discoveries have been made thanks to the development of experimental techniques and computer simulation methods. Many of these achievements affect various research fields ranging from solid-state physics, chemistry, and materials science to geophysics. They not only involve deepening knowledge on solid-solid phase transitions, but also a better understanding of melting under compression. These modern discoveries, as well as the impact of pressure on structural, chemical, and physical properties, are central to the current Special Issue. Amongst other topics, it places particular emphasis on phase transitions and their effects on different physical properties.