microstructure evolution (IMAGE)

Technische Universität Dresden

microstructure evolution

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Phase-field simulations show microstructure evolution in a system of ~1000 grains. Grain boundaries (black) separate domains of different orientations (white). Simulations depict i) mean curvature flow (MCF, blue) and ii) MCF with internal stresses, reflecting complex polycrystal behavior. The bottom right shows grain boundary motion over time (blue to red). Arrows highlight counter-curvature migration, revealing effects beyond MCF, such as shear-coupled motion.

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Marco Salvalaglio/TUD

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