Light and Beyond - Lecture 1: Introduction to Optics and Geometrical Principles
Explore light as electromagnetic waves, optical phenomena, and underlying concepts through math, experiments, and simulations. Covers geometrical optics, least action principle, and introduces quantum physics.
The Beta to Omega Phase Transition - A Unique Example
Explore the unique beta to omega phase transition in metals, examining its mechanism, pre-transition effects, and recent high-resolution electron microscopy findings.
3D Characterization of Snail Shell Microstructure - Unique Crystal Organization
Innovative 3D imaging reveals unique S-shaped crystal structure in pteropod shells, challenging previous assumptions and inspiring potential applications in materials science and biomimicry.
The Structure and Classification of Silicates - Week 3 Day 3
Explore silicate structures and classifications in this comprehensive geology lecture, covering essential concepts for understanding mineral composition and properties.
Crystallography and Mineralogy - Week 2, Day 2
Explore crystallography fundamentals, including crystal structures, symmetry, and mineral properties. Gain insights into the science of crystal formation and its applications in geology and materials science.
X-ray Diffraction and Spectroscopy Techniques for Nanomaterial Characterization
Explore wave-based characterization techniques including X-ray diffraction, photoelectron spectroscopy, FTIR, and UV-Vis spectroscopy. Gain insights into nanomaterial analysis and practical applications using simulation tools.
Coral Skeletons: Interplay between Crystallographic Processes and Cellular, Physiological Mechanisms
Explore coral skeleton formation, examining the balance between environmental influences and internal physiological regulation. Gain insights into coral reef builders and deep-sea inhabitants.
AI in Structural Biology: Roots of Success
Explore the history and impact of AI in protein structure prediction, focusing on AlphaFold 2's breakthrough and its implications for structural and cell biology research.
Computer Modelling for Molecular Science – With Sir Richard Catlow
Explore how high-performance computer simulations revolutionize scientific understanding, from molecular behavior to planetary-scale hypotheses, with applications in crystallography, materials science, and battery technology.
Symmetries in Machine Learning for Materials Science
Exploring machine learning techniques incorporating crystallographic symmetries for materials science, enhancing property prediction and discovery of new materials and meta-materials.
New Targets for SARS - MERS Drugs
Explore new drug targets for SARS and MERS coronaviruses, including a promising compound and potential treatments, with insights from leading researchers in the field.
Seeing Things in a Different Light - How X-ray Crystallography Revealed the Structure of Everything
Explore the history and impact of X-ray crystallography, from its discovery to modern applications in scientific research, revealing the structure of matter and revolutionizing various fields of study.
Indexing of PXRD Using Debye-Scherrer Method
Learn to index powder X-ray diffraction patterns using the Debye-Scherrer method, a crucial technique for analyzing crystalline materials and determining their structures.
Deltoidal Icositetrahedron Faceting on Alpha-Iron Crystals from the Moon's Surface
Explore crystallographic analysis of lunar iron crystals, examining unique deltoidal icositetrahedron faceting and its implications for understanding crystal growth in the lunar environment.
Amplitude Phase-Field Crystal Model for Complex Lattices
Explore complex lattice structures using the amplitude phase-field crystal model, focusing on advanced computational techniques and applications in materials science.
Интерпретация дифрактограмм метода рентгеновской дифрактометрии
Изучите применение рентгеновской дифрактометрии для анализа литологического состава пород и интерпретацию дифрактограмм. Углубите знания в области современных литологических исследований.
Earth Materials: Introduction to Minerals
Explore the fundamentals of minerals, from atomic structure to formation processes and major mineral groups.
Materials Microstructures in High Pressure Experiments
Explore materials microstructures under extreme pressure conditions, gaining insights into their behavior and properties in high-energy-density states.
Emergence of Mesomorphology from Molecular Ordering: Faceted Nanocrystals and Porous Clathrate Hydrates
Explore molecular ordering in faceted nanocrystals and porous clathrate hydrates, examining mesomorphology emergence and its implications.
Mineral Identification - Ask a Geologist Series
Learn mineral identification techniques from a geology expert, exploring physical properties and tools used to classify rocks and minerals found in nature.
Grain Boundaries as Natural Brownian Ratchets: Directional GB Anisotropy - Lecture 38
Explore grain boundaries as natural Brownian ratchets and their directional anisotropy in this insightful lecture by Prof. David Srolovitz from The University of Hong Kong.