Re: [sdpd] Seeking for a genius in phase transition/structure prediction

[Armel le Bail <armel.le_bail...@univ-lemans.fr>]

> Trying to solve the problem without an
> indexable pattern sounds about as interesting as trying to solve a
> crossword puzzle using only half of the clues.

For sure, life is easier close to a synchrotron than close
to a conventional powder diffractometer. The advantage of
some difficulty is that it may push you to solve successfully
a crossword puzzle using only half of the clues plus some
theory about matter.

> And anyway, how would you
> know if the claimed solution is correct?

I would fit the laboratory data.

Armel




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