Topics in Mineral Physics and Chemistry: Material Transport Properties and Geodynamics

Harvard FAS

This seminar course will generally focus on recent advances inunderstanding the physical and chemical properties of minerals and melts at extreme pressures and temperatures, with implications for the properties, composition, formation, and evolution of Earth and planetary cores and mantles. Students will read and present journal articles or chapters on relevant topics, and will rotate responsibility for leading discussions. Specific topics will vary each year offered. In Spring 2027, this…