Amherst rheology platform

New methods must be developed in order to access rheology’s full potential. The tools that allow a researcher (or student) to move freely and rapidly between the most advanced rheological theories, or between experimental data and theory are envisioned. This combination would enable him/her to reach a deeper understanding of rheology. The Amherst rheology platform(ARP) intends to facilitate this valuable process. ARP connects dedicated software modules, which perform calculations and return the corresponding results to the graphics screen of ARP. The experimental part of ARP has been completed, and the ARP implements the most powerful tools of data analysis. In addition, rheology experts have begun to write theory modules that seamlessly connect into ARP; several modules are complete and more are in progress.