The mysterious glass transition

Glass physics is a highly contentious subject--a sure sign that there is still a lot to learn about it. When one looks at the thermodynamic properties of supercooled glass-forming liquids, the mystery deepens.

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Published inPhysics today Vol. 60; no. 2; pp. 8 - 9
Main Author Langer, James
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York American Institute of Physics 01.02.2007
Subjects
Glass
Liquids
Physics
Thermodynamics
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Summary:Glass physics is a highly contentious subject--a sure sign that there is still a lot to learn about it. When one looks at the thermodynamic properties of supercooled glass-forming liquids, the mystery deepens.
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ISSN:0031-9228
1945-0699
DOI:10.1063/1.2711621