Explore a conference talk on atomistic-scale simulations of complex, reactive materials using the ReaxFF method. Delve into applications and recent developments for plasma simulations presented by Adri Van Duin from Penn State. Recorded at the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics as part of the Interfaces and Mixing in Fluids, Plasmas, and Materials conference, this 22-minute presentation offers insights into cutting-edge research in materials science and plasma physics. Gain understanding of how quantum metrology advancements are enabling new applications in fundamental physics, from dark matter searches to gravitational wave detection. Discover the interdisciplinary connections between optics, condensed matter, atomic physics, quantum information, particle physics, and gravitational physics discussed during this scientific gathering.