Episode 115: Phase Field Modeling

About this episode

This episode discusses phase field modeling and its applications in materials science with Dr. Jake Bair.

Many digital models use hard boundaries to simulate how materials change, but the real world is rarely that clean. Phase field modeling takes a more natural approach, capturing the gradual, messy transitions that actually occur. This makes it ideal for simulating things like crack growth or dendrite formation. Taylor sits down with Dr. Jake Bair , an assistant professor at Oklahoma State University to discuss how it works and the history behind it. Link of NISTs Phase Field Hub [HERE] This episode was Sponsored by California Nanotechnologies. Check out their upcoming SPS/FAST Experts Workshop in beautiful San Diego at the link. [HERE] This episode of the Materialism Podcast is sponsored by Momentum Transfer. Visit their website for more details about their measurement services. [LINK] The Materialism Podcast is sponsored by Materials Today, an Elsevier community dedicated to the creation and sharing of materials science knowledge and experience through their peer-reviewed journals, academic conferences, educational webinars, and more. Thanks to Kolobyte and Alphabot for letting us use their music in the show! If you have questions or feedback please send us emails at…

People in this episode

Hosts: Taylor Sparks, Andrew Falkowski

Guest: Dr Jake Bair

Topics covered

• Phase Field Modeling
• materials science
• digital models
• crack growth
• dendrite formation

Keywords

• simulation
• gradual transitions
• materials change

Sponsors

California Nanotechnologies, Momentum Transfer, Materials Today

Mentioned in this episode

Products: NISTs Phase Field Hub, SPS/FAST Experts Workshop, Momentum Transfer measurement services

Places: San Diego

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