The theoretical mineral physics group of Ehime University led by Dr. Taku Tsuchiya has developed high-precision computational techniques for studying Earth and planetary materials based on quantum mechanical theory and reported several outcomes for Earth's lower mantle minerals and high-pressure hydrous phases. Their insights and discoveries clarify the mineralogy of Earth's lower mantle and new mineral phases stabilized at the deep mantle.
Quantum mechanical simulations of Earth's lower mantle minerals
- EurekAlert
- 2. 3 2020 (06:00)