2 papers
cond-mat.mtrl-sci2026
Hidden universality in dislocation-loops mediated three-dimensional crystal melting
Alessio Zaccone, Konrad Samwer
Understanding why and how crystalline solids melt remains a central problem in condensed-matter physics. Dislocation loops are fundamental topological excitations that control the…
cond-mat.soft2025
Emergent rigidity percolation of five-fold aggregates enables controllable glass properties
Wei Chu, Zheng Wang, Christopher Ness +3
Metallic glasses possess outstanding mechanical and physical properties, making them promising candidates for advanced structural and functional applications; however, the lack of…