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An Embedded Atom Method Investigation Into The Lattice Dynamics Of Metallic Surfaces, Richard B. Wilson
An Embedded Atom Method Investigation Into The Lattice Dynamics Of Metallic Surfaces, Richard B. Wilson
All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023
The explosion in electronic devices over the last half century is a result of the successful development and application of theories that explain the physical properties of solids. For example, the theory of lattice vibrations developed in the first half of the 20th century has had a huge impact on our ability to understand and design devices. The idea that atoms vibrate together in grouped vibrational modes, called phonons, has enabled scientists to quantify the impact that atomic motion has on mechanical, thermal, electrical, and optical properties. This has aided the creation of all sorts of useful technology ranging …