Understanding Excitations in Supercooled Liquids: Links to Density, Geometry, and Relaxation

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• The study, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (Volume 122, Issue 11, March 2025), explores mechanisms controlling the glass transition-a key challenge in condensed matter physics.
• Researchers developed an advanced algorithm capable of numerically extracting elementary excitations in glasses at unprecedented energy scales.

Indian Opinion Analysis
the findings could have significant implications for India’s material science and advanced manufacturing sectors. Glass transition mechanics are critical for industries such as electronics and renewable energy technologies. If adapted or leveraged effectively, advancements from such research might enhance India’s capabilities in producing cost-efficient, durable materials with optimized thermal properties. Collaboration between Indian institutions and international scientists working on similar algorithms could further amplify practical applications across industries like construction and clean technology progress.

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