The global demand for data storage and processing is increasing exponentially. To deal
with this challenge, massive efforts have been devoted to the development of advanced …

Computer simulation methods, such as Monte Carlo or molecular dynamics, are very
powerful theoretical techniques to provide detailed and essentially exact informations on …

CP2K is an open source electronic structure and molecular dynamics software package to
perform atomistic simulations of solid-state, liquid, molecular, and biological systems. It is …

Abstract The Ge2Sb2Te5 alloy has served as the core material in phase-change memories
with high switching speed and persistent storage capability at room temperature. However …

Despite its simple chemical constitution and unparalleled technological importance, the
phase‐change material germanium telluride (GeTe) still poses fundamental questions. In …

Abstract Phase-Change Memory (PCM) is one of the most recent technologies to enter the
embedded memory market for consumer-and automotive-grade applications. However …

Ge2Sb2Te5 (GST) is an important phase‐change material used in optical and electronic
memory devices. In this work, crystal growth of GST at 600 K is investigated by ab initio …

Chalcogenide phase change materials (PCMs), such as Ge-Sb-Te alloys, have outstanding
properties, which has led to their successful use for a long time in optical memories (DVDs) …

The successful development of phase change memory technology (PCM) has been one of
the most relevant novelties in the field of semiconductor memories of the last years. PCM …

The quest for universal memory is driving the rapid development of memories with superior
all-round capabilities in non-volatility, high speed, high endurance and low power. Phase …