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Title: Quasi-liquid layer theory based on the bulk first-order phase transition

Journal Article · · Journal of Experimental and Theoretical Physics
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  1. Dartmouth College, Thayer School of Engineering (United States)

The theory of the superionic phase transition (bulk first-order transition) proposed in [1] is used to explain the existence of a quasi-liquid layer at an ice surface below its melting point. An analytical expression is derived for the quasi-liquid layer thickness. Numerical estimates are made and compared with experiment. Distinction is made between the present model and other quasi-liquid layer theories.

OSTI ID:
21246969
Journal Information:
Journal of Experimental and Theoretical Physics, Vol. 108, Issue 1; Other Information: DOI: 10.1134/S1063776109010099; Copyright (c) 2009 Pleiades Publishing, Ltd; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 1063-7761
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English