Special Issue: Complexity And Materials Research

In physics, simplicity has always been equated with beauty. Today in physics related to research in materials, however, a single broad trend is clear: The degree of complexity is increasing. This is evident not only in the structure of the materials but also in the techniques used for their characterization, in their synthesis and in their properties, which frequently need to satisfy diverse requirements. Our traditional metaphor, it appears, may need to be complemented with another observation: Complexity is seductive.

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