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Tight bounds correlating peak absorption with Q-factor in composites and metallic clusters of particles.

Submitted by Kshiteej Deshmukh on

Dear colleagues, 

We invite you to read our article, which informs one about the extent to which resonances can be tuned in metamaterials. More precisely, our work provides tight bounds correlating the Quality-factor with peak absorption in dielectric metamaterials. The article is published in Applied Physics Letters and can be found here: https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0155092 

Discussion of fracture paper #40 - Icicle or carrot, which one has isotropic fracture properties?

Submitted by ESIS on

Around 20 years ago, I gave a fracture mechanics lecture and talked about crack initiation that happens in the plane with the largest tensile stress. True, at least if the material has isotropic properties. The students already knew where an isotropic material would give the largest stress at bending and torsion. I planned to make a desktop experiment with an icicle and a carrot. This was during the autumn with an abundance of icicles everywhere. The carrot, I found at home.

Multiple PhD Positions in the area of nuclear fuels and advanced characterization methods

Submitted by HamidAbdolvand on

We are looking for enthusiastic students with a MSc or BSc degree to conduct research in the area of materials characterization and advanced nuclear fuels. Students with a degree in any of the following disciplines are encouraged to apply:

  •         mechanical engineering
  •          materials science and engineering
  •          physics

 

Prospective candidates will be assessed based on how well they meet the following criteria:

postdoc position-II: finite element modeling, fracture mechanics

Submitted by HamidAbdolvand on

 

Applications are invited for a 2-year postdoc position in the area of finite element modeling of advanced nuclear fuels. This position is a full-time position at the University of Western Ontario, Canada, and the selected applicant can start effective immediately.

Postdoc position at Western University, Canada: MD simulation of nuclear fuels

Submitted by HamidAbdolvand on

 

Applications are invited for a 2-year postdoc position in the area of molecular dynamic simulation of irradiation effects. This position is a full-time position at the University of Western Ontario, Canada, and the selected applicant can start effective immediately. In addition, this position is extendable for two more years, depending on the availability of funds and the applicant’s performance.

Free Access to Complex Analysis by the Renowned Mathematician Richard Courant

Submitted by Kamyar M Davoudi on

Many engineering disciplines, especially fluid and solid mechanics, require a solid understanding of complex analysis. We are thrilled to share that "Theory of Functions of a Complex Variable" by Richard Courant has been thoroughly revived, and upgraded, and is now freely accessible on AdaptiveBooks.org.

EML Webinar Young Researchers Forum by Tongqing Lu, on 18 April 2024: High throughput rupture experiments of soft materials

Submitted by Zheng Jia on

EML Webinar (Young Researchers Forum) on 18 April 2024 will be given by Tongqing Lu at Xi'an Jiaotong University

Title: High throughput rupture experiments of soft materials

Discussion leader: Zhigang Suo, Harvard University

Time: 10:00 am Boston, 3:00 pm London, 4:00 pm Paris, 10:00 pm Beijing on Thursday, 18 April 2024