Scientists develop breakthrough method for crystal structure prediction
Wednesday, January 5, 2011 - 17:00
in Physics & Chemistry
(PhysOrg.com) -- Stony Brook University Professor of Geosciences and Physics, Artem Oganov, along with several colleagues, appears to have solved the long-standing mystery of excessive heat on the planet Neptune. Using Oganovs innovative method for crystal structure prediction, the researchers have established support for theory that the sinking of massive amounts of diamond in Neptunes interior creates its heat.