The hunt for Quasicrystals in core-shell colloidal systems
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Nottingham
Department Name: Sch of Physics & Astronomy
Abstract
A Metropolitan monte carlo simulation was used to search for icosahedral quasicrystal formation amongst core-shell colloidal systems, modelled as having a linear ramp shoulder potential, as opposed to the more commonly used square shoulder potential. It was found that quasicrystals with strong 12-fold symmetry formed under a stationary quenching procedure. Simulations of the colloids under compression and dilation showed prospects for quasicrystal formation, yet equilibration time is much longer.
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Studentship Projects
| Project Reference | Relationship | Related To | Start | End | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EP/R513283/1 | 01/10/2018 | 30/09/2023 | |||
| 2430523 | Studentship | EP/R513283/1 | 01/10/2020 | 31/03/2024 | Rhys Morrison |
| EP/T517902/1 | 01/10/2020 | 30/09/2025 | |||
| 2430523 | Studentship | EP/T517902/1 | 01/10/2020 | 31/03/2024 | Rhys Morrison |