Zentropy Theory: Predicting Macroscopic Properties and Emergent Behaviors in Materials

Explore the groundbreaking zentropy theory in this 48-minute Lennard-Jones Centre discussion group seminar presented by Prof. Zi-Kui Liu from Pennsylvania State University. Delve into the integration of statistical mechanics and quantum mechanics to predict macroscopic properties of systems based on entropy. Learn how this novel approach accounts for disorder and fluctuations from electronic to macroscopic scales, challenging traditional views on strongly correlated physics. Discover the theory's applications in predicting emergent behaviors in magnetic and ferroelectric materials, including singularities at critical points. Gain insights into fundamental thermodynamics and parameter-free predictions of material properties. Examine the derivation of flux equations and cross-phenomena coefficients from the combined law of thermodynamics. Enhance your understanding of this cutting-edge research through provided resources on zentropy theory overview and cross-phenomena coefficients.