Spatially Heterogeneous Dynamics in Liquids Near Their Glass Transition
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چکیده
Liquids near their glass transition are dynamically heterogeneous, and experiments and simulations have uncovered much about the rich and complex nature of this heterogeneity. This paper highlights key results from our computer simulation studies of spatially heterogeneous dynamics (SHD) in supercooled liquids near their glass transtion. We speculate on the relationship between SHD and other phenomena ubiquitous to glasses and their liquids, and outline several outstanding questions in this field.
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