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Søren S Sørensen¹, Christophe A N Biscio², Mathieu Bauchy³

¹Department of Chemistry and Bioscience, Aalborg University, DK-9220 Aalborg, Denmark.

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|September 12, 2020

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Researchers used topological data analysis to understand medium-range order (MRO) in glasses. This method helps explain the origin of the first sharp diffraction peak (FSDP) in amorphous materials.

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Condensed Matter Physics
Computational Chemistry

Background:

Amorphous materials like glasses have many technological uses, but their medium-range order (MRO) structure is poorly understood.
The origin of the first sharp diffraction peak (FSDP) in the structure factor of amorphous solids remains a significant challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

To apply persistent homology, a topological data analysis technique, to elucidate the MRO structure in sodium silicate glasses.
To develop a rigorous method for categorizing structural entities and quantifying their contribution to the FSDP.

Main Methods:

Introduced a self-consistent categorization of rings with precise geometrical definitions.
Developed a quantitative comparison of persistence diagrams using a weighted cumulative sum based on topological feature lifetime.
Applied persistent homology to analyze the MRO structure of sodium silicate glasses.

Main Results:

Demonstrated that the developed persistent homology approach can successfully deconvolute the contributions of various MRO features to the FSDP.
Showcased the ability to categorize structural features and quantitatively assess their impact on diffraction patterns.
Validated the methodology for analyzing complex structural arrangements in amorphous solids.

Conclusions:

Persistent homology offers a powerful new tool for understanding the MRO structure of amorphous materials.
The developed methodology provides a framework for analyzing molecular dynamics data and characterizing MRO in diverse amorphous solids.
This work advances the fundamental understanding of glass structure and diffraction phenomena.