February 28, 1996

Abstract:

Several examples of the Surface Evolver code for computational problems in materials sciences are demonstrated. Particular attention is given to the mechanics of setting up and running Evolver code and details are presented from which new applications could be extrapolated. The three examples( the microstructure of second phases wetting a three-dimensional grain boundary network; the stability of a solder bridge connecting two leads; and the forces and potentials that obtain in a powder compact with a small amount of fluid phase) not only are pertinent calculations by themselves, they demonstrate the wide range of problems accessible to Evolver solution

"SURFACE EVOLVER" AS A TOOL FOR MATERIALS SCIENCE RESEARCH

W. Craig Carter
Ceramics Division, Materials Science and Engineering Laboratory,
National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD 20899

• Introduction
• Brief Description of Surface Evolver
• An Example: The Shapes of Grain Boundary Second Phases
• Using SURFACE EVOLVER to Determine Stability
• Using SURFACE EVOLVER to Determine Forces and Potentials
• Summary
• Acknowledgements:
• Appendix 1: boundary_phase.fe
• Appendix 2: three_spheres.fe
• References
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