SEMINAR & EVENTS
10
MAY
Geodynamics Seminar:
“Effect of iron on the lattice thermal conductivity of lower mantle minerals: implications for mantle dynamics” Dr. Youyue Zhang (Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Ehime University)abstract
23
APR
International Frontier Seminar:
“Shock-induced ultrafast dislocation propagation in single-crystalline diamond” Dr. Kento Katagiri (Research Scientist, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Stanford University)abstract
23
APR
International Frontier Seminar:
“Nanosecond grain reorientation in shock-compressed nano-polycrystalline diamond” Mr. Anirudh Hari (PhD student, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Stanford University)abstract
VISITORS
4/18-4/27 Dr. Ko Fukuyama
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Low Shear Velocity Zones (LSVZ) in the Martian Upper Mantle Highlighted by Sound Velocity Measurements
The existence of low shear seismic velocity regions between 150 and 350 km depth in Mars mantle. The experimental results presented in this study are consistent with recent observations …
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The sound velocity of Majorite under mantle transition zone conditions
Researchers at Ehime University have reported the sound velocity of MgSiO3 Majorite garnet up to the pressure of 18 Gigapascals and temperature up to 2,000 Kelvins.Their results lead to …
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How were the carbon contents in terrestrial and lunar mantles established?
Carbon degassed from planetary mantles by volcanic activity plays an important role in the planetary surface environment. However, how the carbon content in the Earth’s mantle …
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