Snow and ice crystals

Highly dendritic snowflakes are an aesthetic source of wonder, but the greater challenge for physicists lies in understanding the “simpler” prismatic and planar forms.

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Published in:Physics today 2007-12, Vol.60 (12), p.70-71
Main Authors: Furukawa, Yoshinori, Wettlaufer, John S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Nakaya, Ukichiro
Phase transitions
Physicists
Physics
Precipitation
Snow
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Summary:Highly dendritic snowflakes are an aesthetic source of wonder, but the greater challenge for physicists lies in understanding the “simpler” prismatic and planar forms.
ISSN:0031-9228
1945-0699
DOI:10.1063/1.2825081