Ultrasonic Measurements Under Transition Zone Conditions part of SERC Web Resource Collection

This image presents a schematic of the experimental setup used by Wang and Li (2003) to conduct ultrasonic measurements of sample deformation under transition zone conditions.

Geotherm with Pressure-Temperature Ranges Accessible by Static Techniques part of SERC Web Resource Collection

This graph shows a geotherm together with the temperature and pressure ranges over which certain experimental methods are useful.

D-DIA Apparatus part of SERC Web Resource Collection

This image is a schematic of a D-DIA apparatus used for mineral deformation experiments at high temperature and pressure.

DIA-Type Cubic Anvil Apparatus part of SERC Web Resource Collection

Conceptual diagram of a DIA-Type Cubic Anvil Apparatus.

High-Pressure Instrumentation part of SERC Web Resource Collection

This diagram associates parts of the Earth's interior with particular kinds of experimental apparatus which can recreate it's pressure and temperature conditions.

Poster - New Research Directions in High-Pressure Mineral Physics part of SERC Web Resource Collection

Large image showing recent research in mineral physics and advances in technology. Features detailed diagrams of various equipment and a short explanation of mineral physics' goals.

Links to Mineral Physics part of SERC Web Resource Collection

This chart shows how mineral physics can be an important part of both research and education across the geology curriculum.

CVD Anvil part of SERC Web Resource Collection

This image is of a diamond anvil used in high pressure deformation experiments. This particular diamond was created using the chemical vapor deposition (CVD) method. These artificial diamonds have ...

Capabilities of Experimental Apparatus part of SERC Web Resource Collection

This diagram displays the pressure/temperature conditions capable of being simulated with two types of experimental equipment: Piston-Cylinder and USSA-2000. The ranges of conditions are plotted on a ...

Thermal Emission Spectroscopy of Martian Meteorites part of SERC Web Resource Collection

This site, from the Hawai'i Institute of Geophysics and Planetology, answers commonly asked questions about Martian meteorites, ranging from queries about how meteorites are recognized and ...