A N A N A LY T I C

SOLUTION OF INITIAL
B O U N D A R Y VA L U E
PROBLEM FOR 3D
Q U A S I C R Y S TA L S I N
H A L F S PA C E
 Overview of the paper

The research paper examines a specific difficulty with quasicrystals in three dimensions, focusing on
what happens within a constrained space. It introduces a novel approach to resolving this issue, adapted
precisely to certain sorts of starting conditions and factors that affect the system but are not uniform
throughout. The method claims that a solution to the problem can be found by following the same
patterns as the original conditions and factors, with symbolic computations guiding the process.

• Important features of the paper:

1. Elastic Behavior: The elastic behavior of quasicrystals is highlighted as being fundamentally different
from that of normal crystals. Quasicrystals exhibit quasiperiodic behavior, necessitating the
introduction of a second displacement field called the phason field, in addition to the phonon field.
2. Complexity of Quasicrystal Problems: Quasicrystal problems are noted to be more complex than
classical crystal problems due to the involvement of phonon and phason fields, as well as their
coupling elastic constants.
 Overview of the paper

3. Importance of 3D Quasicrystals: Nearly half of known quasicrystals belong to the icosahedral crystal
system, making 3D quasicrystals significant in the field. These structures have quasiperiodic atomic
arrangements in all three dimensions, requiring consideration of six displacement components in the
equations of motion.
4. Challenges in Solving 3D Quasicrystal Problems: The paper acknowledges the difficulty in solving
problems related to 3D quasicrystals, due to their complex structure different nature, simplifications or
reductions in space dimensions in existing solutions were required.
5. Different Views on Dynamic Equations: There's a discussion on differing perspectives regarding
dynamic equations for quasicrystals, particularly concerning the nature of phason modes and their
description of structure disorders or fluctuations.
6. Objective of the Study: Finally, the objective of the current study, which is to develop an analytical
method for solving IBVPs in half space for 3D quasicrystals based on existing models and methodologies.
 Examples in Research & Development
1. Icosahedral Quasicrystals: which exhibits a six-dimensional periodic
structure projected onto a three-dimensional subspace. Analytical solutions for
the displacement field and stress distribution in an
icosahedral quasicrystal half-space under various boundary conditions have
been derived using hypercomplex number theory and the cut-and-project
method.
u(r) = ∑_n A_n ψ_n(r) + ∑_n B_n ϕ_n(r)
Here, ψ_n(r) and ϕ_n(r) are basis functions that satisfy the icosahedral
symmetry, and A_n and B_n are coefficients determined by the boundary
conditions.
2.Decagonal Quasicrystals: which possess a ten-fold rotational symmetry,
have been analyzed using projection methods and the cut-and-project
formalism. Analytical solutions for the displacement and stress fields in a
decagonal quasicrystal half-space under various loading conditions have been
obtained.
u_z(x, y) = ∑_{m,n} A_{mn} e^{i(k_mx + k_ny)}
Here, A_{mn} are the Fourier coefficients, and k_m and k_n are wave vectors
related to the decagonal symmetry.
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3. Octagonal quasicrystals : which exhibit an eight-fold rotational

symmetry. Analytical solutions for the displacement and stress fields in an
octagonal quasicrystal half-space under various boundary conditions have
been derived.

σ(r) = ∑_n C_n Ψ_n(B.r) + ∑_n D_n Φ_n(B.r)

Here, Ψ_n(r) and Φ_n(r) are basis functions that satisfy the octagonal
symmetry, and C_n and D_n are coefficients determined by the boundary
conditions and the applied loads.
 Recent Advances in IBVP in Material Science

• Fractional Differential Equations: Fractional-order differential and integral operators, along with fractional
differential equations, find extensive applications in modeling real-world phenomena. Fractional differential
equations provide a better tool for describing the hereditary properties of various materials and processes
compared to their integer-order counterparts.

• Sequential Fractional Derivatives: A recent paper explored the differential equation with initial conditions,
where the operator is linear and closed, and the fractional derivatives are Dzhrbashyan–Nersesyan derivatives.
These Dzhrbashyan–Nersesyan derivatives generalize the Riemann–Liouville and Caputo fractional
derivatives. supplemented with the coupled multipoint and Riemann–Stieltjes integral boundary conditions
 Recent Advances in IBVP in Material Science

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