Foundations of Crystalline Materials for Extreme and Exotic Environments

Description

Introductory lecture on crystalline materials for extreme environments, covering lattice fundamentals, symmetry, diffraction, defects, and texture. Surveys synthesis routes including high temperature, high pressure, vapor, and solution methods, plus in situ characterization. Links computation and data to design, with case studies of superhard, high entropy, topological, and layered materials. Concludes with workflow, safety, and ethical considerations for engineering deployment.