Diamond is, by virtue of the covalent bonding between atoms and the very strong carbon to
carbon bonds, the hardest natural material. It has been a fascinating material since its …

Ramp compression experiments characterize high-pressure states of matter at temperatures
well below those present in shock compression. However, because temperature is typically …

High-entropy alloys (HEAs) is a new class of materials which have been studied heavily due
to their special mechanical properties. HEAs refers to alloys with multiple equimolar or …