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Multi-Step Crystallization of Self-Organized Spiral Eutectics.

Saman Moniri, Hrishikesh Bale, Tobias Volkenandt, Yeqing Wang, Jianrong Gao, Tianxiang Lu, Kai Sun, Robert O Ritchie, Ashwin J Shahani

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The overall tone reflects a positive reception with expressions like 'groovy spiral patterns' and references to the innovative use of machine learning in visualizing these structures. Posts highlight the detailed mechanics of crystallization and its potential applications, illustrating an engaged audience interested in both the scientific process and its technological implications.

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The study introduces a new method called BRA for solidifying metallic alloys that self-organize into spiral patterns, which have unique structural and optical properties, including large-scale chiral features.
Crystallization occurs through a two-step process starting with the formation of a seed crystal, followed by the simultaneous growth of two solid phases on this seed, guided by defects that act as templates for spiral self-organization.
This research highlights the widespread role of defects in the growth of complex multiphase materials and opens new possibilities for creating chiral materials with features comparable to infrared light wavelengths for advanced optical applications.]

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Understanding Multiphase Spiral Formation in Material Crystallization

Materials science researchers explore how multiphase spirals form during crystallization. This process could enable the development of advanced metamaterials with novel optical and mechanical properties.

Michigan Engineering · Jan 28, 2020 5,414 views

Trinitiand CamiliAdam

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RT @VijNivedita: @ian_is_uhhhhh @ComradeEevee https://t.co/Jzq9qFfPBg This paper explains the formation of this structure

Jun 3, 2021 · 1 share · 139 followers View post →

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@ian_is_uhhhhh @ComradeEevee https://t.co/Jzq9qFfPBg This paper explains the formation of this structure

Jan 25, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 465 followers View post →

Diego Onna

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Groovy spiral patterns emerge from metallic alloys! These nanostructures were reconstructed segmenting X‐ray images using machine learning https://t.co/9R4tWfDWlT https://t.co/U4U6UEpVHz https://t.co/sE1uVyyxsN https://t.co/Hn8bOWVty4

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Martin de Beer

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Feb 17, 2020 · 1 like · 45 followers View post →

Jeremy Rys

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RT @AsteronX: @physorg_com Multi‐Step Crystallization of Self‐Organized Spiral Eutectics https://t.co/YMhaNh07mL

Feb 8, 2020 · 1 share · 1,137 followers View post →

AsteronX

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@physorg_com Multi‐Step Crystallization of Self‐Organized Spiral Eutectics https://t.co/YMhaNh07mL

Feb 8, 2020 · 1 like · 1 share · 832 followers View post →

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Multiphase spirals: uncovering the materials mystery https://t.co/msnBzBPW8n @YouTube

Feb 7, 2020 · 1 like · 1,318 followers View post →

Ordo Fraterna Fibonacci

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Multiphase spirals: uncovering the materials mystery https://t.co/Qx9o5NiC6t via @YouTube

Jan 28, 2020 · 2,562 followers View post →