Statistical mechanics of cracks: Fluctuations, breakdown, and asymptotics of elastic theory

Physical Review E - Statistical Physics, Plasmas, Fluids, and Related Interdisciplinary Topics

Volumn 55, Issue 6 SUPPL. B, 1997, Pages 7669-7690

  Buchel, Alex ^a   Sethna, James P ^a  

^a Laboratory of Atomic and Solid State Physics and Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering   (United States)

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EID: 0000570531     PISSN: 1063651X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1103/physreve.55.7669     Document Type: Article

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