All articles tagged with #atomic patterns
New research from MIT reveals hidden atomic patterns in metal alloys that persist after manufacturing processes, challenging the assumption of complete randomness in atomic arrangements and opening new possibilities for controlling metal properties.
MIT researchers discovered persistent, non-equilibrium atomic patterns in metals produced through conventional manufacturing, challenging previous assumptions that such patterns are insignificant or erased during processing. Using advanced simulations and models, they found that defects called dislocations influence atomic arrangements, which can affect the properties of metals, opening new avenues for material design and engineering applications.