CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS: INVESTIGATING PROPERTIES OF SOLIDS AND LIQUIDS AT THE ATOMIC SCALE

Abstract

This study investigates the atomic-scale properties of solids and liquids using a mixed-methods experimental framework combining density functional theory (DFT), molecular dynamics (MD), and advanced characterization techniques. Through simulation and empirical analysis, we examined thermodynamic parameters, structural anisotropy, and electronic configurations across various material states. The results highlight distinct thermodynamic profiles between solid and liquid systems, confirming the theoretical predictions of phase behavior and particle-level rearrangements. Notably, Property A exhibited significantly greater variance in liquid states, while Property B remained consistent across both phases, suggesting thermodynamic stability in solids. Violin plots and scatter distributions revealed categorical divergence, while hybrid bar-line graphs demonstrated trends in mean properties linked to material type. Furthermore, vibrational analysis and confinement effects validated interatomic interaction models. The alignment between experimental and simulated data enhances the robustness of quantum-based material modeling. Our methodological design enabled comprehensive analysis through visual, quantitative, and structural integration, making it a replicable framework for condensed matter research. These findings contribute to a more nuanced understanding of collective phenomena in materials science and provide a roadmap for future studies on quantum matter, thermal transitions, and soft condensed phases.