The application of Brillouin scattering to the measurement of the elastic properties of solids has resulted in some new and useful data on the single-crystal elastic moduli of several geophysically important minerals, heretofore unmeasured. The main advantage of Brillouin scattering over conventional acoustic techniques is the ability to employ specimens of much smaller size (as small as 30 microns) and of lower symmetry. This study, and other similar ones, will allow us to predict more precisely the elastic properties of minerals of known structure with greater confidence. Funding at the revised level is recommended.

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Earth Sciences (EAR)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
8618616
Program Officer
Michael A. Mayhew
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1987-08-15
Budget End
1989-01-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1986
Total Cost
$20,000
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Illinois at Chicago
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Chicago
State
IL
Country
United States
Zip Code
60612