Molecular dynamics investigation of patterning via cold welding

Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids

Volumn 57, Issue 4, 2009, Pages 776-787

  Song, Jun ^a   Srolovitz, David J ^b  

^a Princeton University   (United States)

^b YESHIVA UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Adhesion; Fracture; Molecular dynamics; Patterning; Thin film

Indexed keywords

ADHESION; COLD WELDING; DEFORMATION; MAGNETIC FILMS; MOLECULAR BEAM EPITAXY; MOLECULAR DYNAMICS; THIN FILM DEVICES; THIN FILMS; WELDING;

DEBONDS; MOLECULAR DYNAMICS SIMULATIONS; PATTERNING; PATTERNING PROCESS; SIMPLE MODELS; WORK OF ADHESIONS; YIELD STRENGTHS;

DYNAMICS;

EID: 61549134215     PISSN: 00225096     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jmps.2008.12.001     Document Type: Article

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