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Diffraction-Based Studies Of Magneto- And Baro-Caloric Materials, Steven P. Vallone
Diffraction-Based Studies Of Magneto- And Baro-Caloric Materials, Steven P. Vallone
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The field of calorics represents a class of materials that offer the potential for solid-state cooling and heating, and, given the global climate crisis, comprise a necessary and active area of research. A clear and thorough understanding of their internal structural interactions and their external response to the environment is necessary for overall progress in the field, as accurate theoretical modeling and efficient materials design for devices both depend on this information. Through analysis of x-ray and neutron diffraction, the atomic order and disorder that drives these interactions is revealed. This dissertation focuses on diffraction studies concerning representative samples from …