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Since the first observation of dislocations in the mid 1950s, when electron microscopy was used to visualize these defects, there have been significant advancements in microscopy techniques, allowing for the acquisition of high-quality, high-resolution dislocation image data. Today, it is even possible to perform in-situ mechanical testing, enabling the observation of dislocation microstructure evolution during the plastic deformation of materials. [...]

The digital transformation of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) is essential for accelerating the development of novel materials and enhancing understanding of the materials life cycle, encompassing raw resources, functional materials, engineered components, and beyond. This transformation entails integrating computational methods, data science, and artificial intelligence (AI) to advance the field of MSE. [...]

The process–structure–property (PSP) linkage forms the foundation of modern materials science. It describes how manufacturing processes shape microstructural features, which in turn govern a material’s properties. [...]

High quality crystalline growth of a thin film on sapphire requires sufficient substrate preparation, often achieved via the use of aggressive chemical cleaning. Direct thermal reconstruction of the sapphire substrate via a CO$_2$ laser beam may allow for an alternative way to prepare the substrate for epitaxy without the use of any chemical processing. [...]