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The dynamics of phase transformation due to homogeneous nucleation has long been analyzed using the classic Kolmogorov-Johnson-Mehl-Avrami (KJMA) theory. However, the dynamics of phase transformation due to heterogeneous nucleation has not…
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In recent years, understanding thermodynamics in the quantum regime has garnered significant attention, driven by advances in nanoscale physics and experimental techniques. In parallel, growing evidence supports the importance of quantum…
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