Articles tagged with Solid Geometry
Researchers at the University of Gothenburg developed a bicycle helmet with improved shock-absorbing material that utilises auxetic metastructures. The new helmet design provides better protection against head injuries, is lighter, and can be customised to individual head shapes using 3D printing.
Hydrogen and carbon monoxide adsorb onto platinum atoms in nanoscale voids, with hydrogen diffusing faster due to smaller size. The team's findings highlight the importance of engineering voids for next-generation sensors and gas separation.
Researchers at POSTECH have developed an innovative approach to enhance the efficiency of thermoelectric materials by altering their geometry to resemble an hourglass shape. This breakthrough could lead to widespread applications in thermoelectric power generation, converting waste heat into electricity.
Researchers at Lehigh University use mayonnaise to simulate the phases of Rayleigh-Taylor instability in nuclear fusion, which could inform the design of future inertial confinement fusion processes. The team found that understanding the transition between elastic and stable plastic phases is critical for controlling the instability.
Researchers at Princeton University have discovered a novel quantum effect termed “hybrid topology” in a crystalline material made of arsenic atoms. This finding combines two forms of topological quantum behavior—edge states and surface states, creating a new state of matter.
Researchers at EPFL's EMSI lab discovered a positive correlation between crack complexity and material toughness, revealing that more energy is required to advance complex cracks than simple ones. This finding could improve materials testing and development for safe and cost-effective composite materials.
Scientists have found a way to measure the quantum distance of Bloch states in solids by applying a magnetic field, enabling the detection of anomalous Landau level spreading. This discovery reveals that the quantum metric plays a crucial role in determining material properties.
A new algorithm developed by USC computer scientist Mathieu Desbrun can simplify complex 3-D files into smaller, highly accurate meshes. This breakthrough facilitates the sharing and processing of geometric datasets in various applications, including animation, video games, and virtual museums.
In a groundbreaking study, researchers directly observed molecules of liquid forming three solid-like layers near a solid surface. The findings suggest that liquids do not behave like bulk liquids in confined geometries and have significant implications for the development of lubricants and thin film coatings.
Scientists have provided direct evidence that the Earth's innermost core is solid, contradicting a long-held assumption of a liquid core. This finding was made possible by advances in instrumentation and computer capabilities, allowing researchers to detect the characteristic vibrations of a solid core.