Molecular simulations of thermal transport across interfaces: solid–vapour and solid–solid

Using molecular simulations, we have investigated heat transfer across the solid–fluid interface between water and silicon and silica wafers, and solid–solid interfaces in superlattices and thin solid films. The system set-up has allowed us to focus on the resistance associated with both the fluid and solid interfaces. For instance, by maintaining the solid phase at a constant temperature we can focus solely on the fluid-side resistance. Our …