Structure, Dynamics, Phase Behavior and Applications of the Complex Disordered Systems

Dear Colleagues,

In recent years, researchers have made significant strides in establishing theoretical frameworks within solid-state physics, particularly focusing on crystalline structures. However, disordered systems—such as liquids, liquid crystals, glasses, polymers, active matter, biological systems, and climate systems—are far more prevalent in both nature and daily life. The interconnectedness and nonlinearity inherent in these complex disordered systems can lead to unexpected phenomena, highlighting the complexity and unpredictability that characterize them. This makes understanding these systems crucial for realistic modeling and practical applications.

A central challenge in studying complex disordered systems lies in accurately describing their structures and the ways in which they evolve under varying conditions. Many aspects of this evolution remain difficult to identify and poorly understood. Furthermore, the interplay of structural, dynamical, and thermodynamical properties is still an area of active research. The origins of the anomalous behaviors exhibited by substances such as water, silica, and gallium continue to generate considerable debate.

This Special Issue invites submissions that address the structure, dynamics, phase behavior, and applications of complex systems. Topics of interest include the mechanisms of crystallization and glass transition, the dynamical and mechanical properties of complex systems, liquid–liquid phase transitions, and the two-state model. The development of new theoretical/experimental tools for disordered systems is also of interest for this topic. We welcome a diverse range of contributions, including comprehensive reviews and original papers that span theoretical insights, experimental studies, simulations, and data exploration.

Prof. Dr. Gang Sun
Dr. Jiaxing Yuan
Guest Editors

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