ISSN:
1434-6036
Keywords:
PACS. 61.41.+e Polymers, elastomers, and plastics - 61.12.Ex Neutron scattering techniques (including small-angle scattering) - 64.70.Pf Glass transitions
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
Abstract: Relaxations in amorphous bis-phenol A polycarbonate are studied by neutron scattering, as a function of temperature below the glass transition. Two different processes are observed. One is very fast, with a characteristic time (∼ 0.3 ps), that is independent of temperature and momentum transfer. Conversely the other is slower, with a time which is dependent on temperature and momentum transfer. The very fast localized anharmonic motion is interpreted by the overdamping of low-frequency vibrational modes, by nearby dynamic holes. The slower relaxation is thermally activated and momentum transfer dependent. It corresponds to molecular group motions and possibly to the short-time regime of the segmental relaxation.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s100510070105
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