Synergy of Atomistic Simulations and Experiments vs Multiscale Modeling
Hanchen Huang, RPI

Surfaces, grain boundaries, and hetero-interfaces are populous in nanostructures. The evolution of these interfaces (1) spans over 102 seconds, and (2) pivotally depends on atomistic processes at the 10-13 second in time scale. The time span of 15 orders of magnitude requires a synergy of atomistic simulations and experiments, instead of the popularized “multiscale modeling”. Recently, we have realized the self-assembled branching of nanorods by interfaces design. Using this example of self-assembly, I will demonstrate the synergy of atomistic simulation and experiments, in designing interfaces.