Internship and thesis proposals
Microscopic theory of the stress fluctuations in materials

Domaines
Statistical physics
Nonequilibrium statistical physics
Non-equilibrium Statistical Physics

Type of internship
Théorique, numérique
Description
The aim of this intership in the study of stress fluctuations in materials for comprehending their elastic and transport properties. It focuses on the Hebraud-Lequeux (HL) model, a phenomenological approach that describes the rheological behavior of soft glassy materials. The HL model relies on a distribution function that evolves over time due to external stress, incorporating both elastic and viscous forces, as well as thermal fluctuations. A fundamental issue is the deduction of macroscopic phenomena from microscopic dynamics. The internship's objective is to formulate a microscopic theory describing stress fluctuations in materials, starting with a simplified system of Brownian particles. The aim is to gain a deeper understanding of the microscopic processes that give rise to macroscopic stress fluctuations, which can then be applied to investigate the viscoelastic and transport properties of complex materials.

Contact
Joël Mabillard
Laboratory : MSC - 7057
Team : MSC Théorie
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