Negative thermal expansion in isotropic crystals | Synapse
April 16, 2026
Negative thermal expansion in isotropic crystals
Key Points
The article aims to clarify the understanding of negative thermal expansion in isotropic crystals.
Reviewed existing literature on negative thermal expansion phenomena.
Analyzed the role of lattice dynamics in isotropic crystals.
Discussed thermal properties and their implications.
Demonstrated that NTE occurs in certain temperature ranges.
Highlighted a relationship between atomic arrangements and negative thermal expansion.
Abstract
The purpose of this article is to take away some of the mystery associated with understanding the phenomenon of negative thermal expansion (NTE) in isotropic crystals. For sure, NTE is...