Simulating EXAFS patterns of shocked crystals

Andrew Higginbotham*, Robert C. Albers, Timothy C. Germann, Brad Lee Holian, Kai Kadau, Peter S. Lomdahl, William J. Murphy, Bob Nagler, Justin S. Wark

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Abstract

Extended X-ray absorption fine structure (EXAFS) measurements on shocked polycrystalline iron have provided further evidence for the shock induced α - ε phase transition in iron. However, recent molecular dynamics investigation of this system has suggested the presence of fcc material in the shocked region. In this paper we will investigate the difficulties in simulating EXAFS signals from molecular dynamics data. We will aim to show that in the case of the shock induced α - ε transition EXAFS is insensitive to the type of close packing of the product phase.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAIP Conference Proceedings
Pages1243-1246
Number of pages4
Volume955
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2007
Event15th Biennial International Conference of the APS Topical Group on Shock Compression of Condensed Matter, SCCM 2007 - Waikoloa, HI, United Kingdom
Duration: 24 Jun 200729 Jun 2007

Conference

Conference15th Biennial International Conference of the APS Topical Group on Shock Compression of Condensed Matter, SCCM 2007
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityWaikoloa, HI
Period24/06/0729/06/07

Keywords

  • EXAFS
  • Iron
  • Molecular dynamics
  • Phase transition

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