Unveiling the Enigmatic Liquid-Solid Phase Transition: Scientists' Theoretical Breakthrough
Scientists at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have proposed a theory explaining the molecular behavior of supercooled liquids, which represents a hidden phase transition between a liquid and a solid. The researchers found that at a certain temperature called the onset temperature, the molecules in supercooled liquids become so viscous that they barely move, resulting in a transition from a liquid-like state to a solid-like state. This improved understanding could aid in the development of new amorphous materials for various applications.