First principles simulation of grain boundary sliding

被引:60
作者
Molteni, C
Francis, GP
Payne, MC
Heine, V
机构
[1] Theory of Condensed Matter, Cavendish Laboratory, Cambridge, CB3 OHE, Madingley Road
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10.1103/PhysRevLett.76.1284
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O4 [物理学];
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0702 ;
摘要
We present the results of a total-energy pseudopotential simulation of the sliding process at a Sigma = 5 (001) twist grain boundary in germanium. Sliding involves a stick-slip mechanism with local rebonding among a few atoms, accompanied by the clearance of gap states. At large strain, spreading of disorder from the boundary interface produces a loss of strength in the system and would induce fracture. Finally we investigate the effects of temperature and strain rate on the sliding behavior.
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页码:1284 / 1287
页数:4
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