Cooperativity and heterogeneity in dynamics of glass-forming systems

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Abstract

The role of dynamic cooperativity and heterogeneity in structural relaxation remains a great puzzle. We present estimates of the dynamic heterogeneity length scale ξ in many glass forming systems obtained using 4-D NMR, derivative analysis of two-points correlation function and the boson peak vibrations. Our analysis shows that ξ does not correlate to fragility of the system, while it correlates well to the sensitivity of structural relaxation to density. As the next step we discuss a relationship between dynamic heterogeneity and decoupling of diffusion from structural relaxation. We emphasize the problem of this approach in explaining recent data on decoupling phenomena. In the conclusion we suggest a general scenario for the dynamic heterogeneity and their role in structural relaxation.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication4th International Symposium on Slow Dynamics in Complex Systems
Subtitle of host publicationKeep Going Tohoku
Pages104-109
Number of pages6
DOIs
StatePublished - 2013
Event4th International Symposium on Slow Dynamics in Complex Systems: Keep Going Tohoku - Sendai, Japan
Duration: Dec 2 2012Dec 7 2012

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume1518
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Conference

Conference4th International Symposium on Slow Dynamics in Complex Systems: Keep Going Tohoku
Country/TerritoryJapan
CitySendai
Period12/2/1212/7/12

Keywords

  • Glass transition
  • cooperativity
  • dynamic heterogeneity
  • structural relaxation

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