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Mineral Physics: From Atomic Interactions to Planetary Behavior

Thermodynamic Foundations → Integrating Mineral Physics with Seismology

This advanced learning path equips graduate students in mineral physics with the physical principles needed to understand and predict mineral properties and behavior under Earth and planetary conditions. It progresses from fundamental thermodynamics and elasticity through transport properties and high-pressure phenomena, culminating in the integration of these concepts into seismic and geophysical models.