Dr Royall said: «In doing so, they found that the dynamical interpretation
of the glass transition seems to end at a «critical point», which is close to, or even coincides with, the temperature at which the ideal glass is formed.
«In other words, the dynamical and thermodynamic interpretations
of the glass transition are different reflections of the same underlying phenomenon.»
Glasses have many important industrial applications, yet understanding the changes that occur over the wide range of time and length scales
of the glass transition remains a challenge.
«Going glassy: Revealing structure and dynamics of glassy polymers during transition: Simulation
of glass transition in a polymer film and offers fundamental insights about the influence of molecular structure on the transition temperature.»
By combining a number of tools and techniques, a team of researchers from the U.S., Italy and China was able to find a more complete picture
of the glass transition phenomenon in polymers and to point out where the polymers differ from small molecular liquids.
Not exact matches
Further, the slow - flow nipples on these
glass bottles are uniquely designed to mimic the shape
of the breast, making it easier to
transition from breastfeeding.
The bottom
of the
glass consists
of a stacked, tiered design that
transitions into a slightly flared
glass.
The polymer also has two types
of side chains for covalent bonding to metals — one for binding to silicon and
glass, the other for binding to oxides
of what are known as
transition metals, which include titanium and iron.
Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) images
of Pd - Ni - P metallic
glass at different temperatures show the phase
transition that involves structural changes in atomic clusters.
The combined measurements revealed that Pd - Ni - P metallic
glass has a hidden amorphous phase within a certain temperature range and the thermodynamic inconsistency is the consequence
of a phase
transition.
Another quality
of spider silk is its «
glass transition temperature.»
«And because
of this weakening, the
glass transition occurs lower in temperature.»
«Understanding how electrons turn to
glass: New insights into the behaviour
of electrons as liquids transform to
glass are deepening our understanding
of this
transition phase.»
The ability
of some liquids to
transition into
glass has been exploited since ancient times.
The role
of vibrational entropy in stabilizing or destabilizing the amorphous phase was determined by measuring the phonons through the
glass transition.
Additionally, we recently have reported ion - conducting copolymer systems in which judicious choice
of taper geometry led to reductions in block
glass transition temperatures, which ultimately reduced barriers to ion - transport and enhanced conductivity.
This restaurant is an all - day operation that
transitions easily from good coffee and breakfast to a
glass of wine and dinner.
I had a
glass of ice water in the studio while I was taking these photos for a quick dip, and I got one photo where you can see the
transition.
The Lone Ranger is undeniably fun in spurts (and features unexplained, offbeat elements like mad cannibal rabbits and a cross-dressing henchman), but it's also another example
of its maker's wild propensity for indulgence, clocking in at 149 minutes and featuring its share
of ostentatious flourishes, like a joke
of a
transition that sees a desert scene become a ripply
glass of drug - spiked water.
What I really loved is how the movie would
transition between the real world through the
glass of the arcade game cabinets.
Harry Langdon stars on a couple
of shorts and Carole Lombard is one
of Sennett's Bathing Beauties in Run, Girl, Run (1928), and the third disc ends on two
of the best shorts to come from Sennett's studios: The Dentist (1932) and The Fatal
Glass of Beer (1933), both featuring W.C. Fields, who made a brilliant
transition from silent buffoon to cranky sound comic.
The
glass transition temperature
of PLA is 60 — 65oC.
The new polymer must fuse with the previous layer and there are two keys to this — the temperature
of polymer being extruded and keeping the model as close to the
glass transition temperature as possible.
Stratasys were the first to market with an FDM machine and patented a heated chamber kept a few degrees below the
glass transition temperature
of the polymer.
Ellure's full tinted
glass roof with integrated interior nighttime accent lighting caps the «duality»
of design —
transitioning from sophisticated in daylight and a somewhat wilder expression
of light and movement at night.
One day the man is staring at the axolotls as usual, his face close to the outside
of the tank, but in the middle
of that same sentence, the «I» is now on the inside
of the tank, staring through the
glass at the man, the
transition happens just like that.
Back at camp, warm vanilla - scented facecloths and a
glass of creamy Amarula eased the
transition from wilderness to civilization.
The property expertly pairs traditional elements
of tropical style, like a thatched roof and vine - covered pergola, with more contemporary accents, like fold - away
glass doors that allow for a seamless
transition between indoors and out.
From the unique stained
glass door with a natural wood accent piece, to the vast interiors featuring a massive double - sided aquarium and a stained
glass skylight, the aesthetically pleasing design and decor
of this luxury home also creates seamless
transitions between indoor and outdoor living.
Given all its coverage in year - end lists, I don't need to belabor anything, but I just want folks to know this — when you slide between worlds, going through some interdimensional crack as a 2D stained -
glass version
of yourself, the music goes «flat» during the
transition.
There is a study
of a German
transition from traditional
glass mercury thermometer measurement stations to the new electronic measurement system, http://notrickszone.com/2015/01/14/germanys-warming-happens-to-coincide-with-late-20th-century-implementation-
of-digital-measurement/, where a side - by - side run
of the old and new equipment for 8.5 years found that the new equipment yielded a temperature reading 0.93 C higher on average.
That transparency seemingly mimics the
transitions by other OEMs into an UI with more transparencies and «
glass - like» behavior, something which is also apparent in Google's choice
of default wallpaper, as the dynamic «Aurora Time lapse» background has the kind
of blurred aesthetic we'd expect from other OEMs.
Flagship phone makers like to brag about their seamless
transitions of materials, and while this one has its share
of high caliber design touches, it's impossible to ignore that its
glass - covered screen juts out a bit more than other devices.
The Fitbit Ionic is gorgeous in person with smooth aluminum angular ends
transitioning into curved Gorilla
Glass 3 that has a slight arc that runs along the length
of your wrist.
The X Compact also features what Sony is calling a «loop» design, which is essentially a fancy way
of explaining the tapers along the sides the make the
transition from
glass to plastic seamless, and makes the phone more comfortable to hold.
Take it for what it is, though, as we know that Apple's Mesa, Arizona sapphire
glass plant has recently began the
transition to volume production, and it is very unlikely that all
of that sapphire
glass is meant only for the rumored iWatch.
The use
of a sapphire
glass display has been a hot topic for some time now, with analysts believing Apple will scrap the idea (despite the sapphire
glass plant in Arizona
transitioning to mass production), and other reports suggesting it could be used only in the larger 5.5 - inch iPhone 6 variant.
From most angles it has the appearance
of a premium smartphone, however the
transition from
glass to plastic around the back can be jarring.
A mark
of a well - built phone in my eyes is the seamless
transition from rear shell to
glass front, and the OnePlus 5 achieves this with its single piece of metal curving nicely to form the edges, before transitioning into the Gorilla Glass 5 f
glass front, and the OnePlus 5 achieves this with its single piece
of metal curving nicely to form the edges, before
transitioning into the Gorilla
Glass 5 f
Glass 5 front.
White inset and
glass - front cabinetry continues the crisp look
of the custom millwork through the kitchen area, contributing to the feel
of seamless
transition by further opening and brightening the space.