In Situ Measurements of Physical Properties of Rocks, Minerals and Fluids at Extreme Conditions

Dear Colleagues,

Measurements of physical properties of rocks, minerals and fluids at high pressures and high temperatures contribute to our understanding of planetary interiors. The primary goal of this field is to establish the physical properties of materials that control the structural and thermal state, processes and evolution of planets. Modern cutting-edge experimental and instrumental capabilities of the in situ determination of properties at extreme conditions have reached levels of accuracy and precision that allow for a much sharper comprehension of Earth’s and other planetary interiors.

The goal of this Special Issue is to collect contributions dedicated to experimental studies of rocks, minerals or fluids under elevated conditions (high pressures and/or non-ambient temperatures) employing various in situ techniques (ultrasonic interferometry, electrical conductivity, thermal diffusivity, Brillouin spectroscopy, synchrotron X-ray diffraction/radiography, etc.).

Dr. Julien Chantel
Dr. Geeth Manthilake
Dr. Martha G. Pamato
Guest Editors

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