Size dependence of flow stress in amorphous nanowires at temperatures near glass transition @ Brown University

Author(s):

Y. Wei, A.F. Bower, H. Gao
Division of Engineering, Brown University

The unique microstructure and properties of amorphous materials make them attractive candidates for applications such as precision components in micro-electro-mechanical systems. There is  consequently great interest in fabricating sub-micron and nanoscale components of amorphous materials. This will require a thorough understanding of their properties.  

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