Scientists do Glass a Solid--with New Theory on How it Transitions from a Liquid
Monday, November 24, 2014 - 09:30
in Physics & Chemistry
How does glass transition from a liquid to its familiar solid state? How does this common material transport heat and sound? And what microscopic changes occur when a glass gains rigidity as it cools? A team of researchers at NYU's Center for Soft Matter Research offers a theoretical explanation for these processes.