The aim of the project is to build a comprehensive understanding and theoretical description of formation mechanisms of twins and of twin-twin and twin-defect interactions in Ni-Mn-Ga based magnetic shape memory alloys. Further we aim to apply these new findings for development and further study of permanent twin microstructures with optimal functional properties. The proposed project can be characterized as experimentally oriented basic research supported by the relevant theory, but is motivated by issues close to applied research. An overview of the project is given in this Figure:
Project overview showing inputs, central idea, outputs, and impacts.