Models of Microstructure and its Evolution

The second modeling centerpiece considered in this chapter will be our discussion of martensitic microstructures. This work is offered on the basis of our 

The discussion will be rounded out by our taking stock of microstructural evolution as seen from the more traditional metallurgical viewpoint. In particular, grain growth will be taken up from a theoretical perspective. This discussion should be seen as a continuation of those given in the previous chapter since the attempt to understand these phenomena rests heavily on a synthetic understanding of point, line and interfacial defects in concert. Our contention will be that despite the exertion of Herculean efforts, a number of key difficulties remain. 

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