Structure and relaxation of soft matter under long-range interaction
Abstract
Soft matter is a type of matter between solid and ideal fluid. Its complex thermodynamic phases and non-equilibrium dynamics make it a rapidly evolving field in physics in the past decades. This article reviews a series of colloidal and granular experiments over the past ten years, unveiling the unique phase behavior and dynamics of soft matter under long-range interaction. These insights are instrumental for comprehending key issues in physics such as phase transitions, vitrification, non-equilibrium fluctuations and relaxation, and shed light on interdisciplinary applications like material preparation and life processes.
