Thermal conductivity of materials under pressure
The thermal conductivities of materials are extremely important for many practical
applications, such as in understanding the thermal balance and history of the Earth, energy …
applications, such as in understanding the thermal balance and history of the Earth, energy …
Core–mantle boundary heat flow
The Earth can be viewed as a massive heat engine, with various energy sources and sinks.
Insights into its evolution can be obtained by quantifying the various energy contributions in …
Insights into its evolution can be obtained by quantifying the various energy contributions in …
[BOOK][B] Physics of the Earth
FD Stacey, PM Davis - 2008 - books.google.com
The fourth edition of Physics of the Earth maintains the original philosophy of this classic
graduate textbook on fundamental solid earth geophysics, while being completely revised …
graduate textbook on fundamental solid earth geophysics, while being completely revised …
High-pressure studies with x-rays using diamond anvil cells
G Shen, HK Mao - Reports on progress in Physics, 2016 - iopscience.iop.org
Pressure profoundly alters all states of matter. The symbiotic development of ultrahigh-
pressure diamond anvil cells, to compress samples to sustainable multi-megabar pressures; …
pressure diamond anvil cells, to compress samples to sustainable multi-megabar pressures; …
Effects of the electronic spin transitions of iron in lower mantle minerals: Implications for deep mantle geophysics and geochemistry
We have critically reviewed and discussed currently available information regarding the spin
and valence states of iron in lower mantle minerals and the associated effects of the spin …
and valence states of iron in lower mantle minerals and the associated effects of the spin …
Spin-State Crossover and Hyperfine Interactions of Ferric Iron in Perovskite
Using density functional theory plus Hubbard U calculations, we show that the ground state
of (Mg, Fe)(Si, Fe) O 3 perovskite, the major mineral phase in Earth's lower mantle, has high …
of (Mg, Fe)(Si, Fe) O 3 perovskite, the major mineral phase in Earth's lower mantle, has high …
Thermal conductivity of periclase (MgO) from first principles
We combine first-principles calculations of forces with the direct nonequilibrium molecular
dynamics method to determine the lattice thermal conductivity k of periclase (MgO) up to …
dynamics method to determine the lattice thermal conductivity k of periclase (MgO) up to …
Spin transition zone in Earth's lower mantle
Mineral properties in Earth's lower mantle are affected by iron electronic states, but
representative pressures and temperatures have not yet been probed. Spin states of iron in …
representative pressures and temperatures have not yet been probed. Spin states of iron in …
Lattice thermal conductivity of MgO at conditions of Earth's interior
X Tang, J Dong - Proceedings of the National Academy of …, 2010 - National Acad Sciences
Thermal conductivity of the Earth's lower mantle greatly impacts the mantle convection style
and affects the heat conduction from the core to the mantle. Direct laboratory measurement …
and affects the heat conduction from the core to the mantle. Direct laboratory measurement …
Effects of iron on the lattice thermal conductivity of Earth's deep mantle and implications for mantle dynamics
Iron may critically influence the physical properties and thermochemical structures of Earth's
lower mantle. Its effects on thermal conductivity, with possible consequences on heat …
lower mantle. Its effects on thermal conductivity, with possible consequences on heat …