Stochastic Dynamics of Crystal Defects
This thesis is concerned with establishing a rigorous, modern theory of the stochastic and dissipative forces on crystal defects, which remain poorly understood despite their importance in any temperature dependent micro-structural process such as the ductile to brittle transition or irradiation damage.
The author first uses novel molecular dynamics simulations to parameterise an efficient, stochas...
This thesis is concerned with establishing a rigorous, modern theory of the stochastic and dissipative forces on crystal defects, which remain poorly understood despite their importance in any temperature dependent micro-structural process such as the ductile to brittle transition or irradiation damage.
The author first uses novel molecular dynamics simulations to parameterise an efficient, stochas...
