A continuum model for zigzag single-walled carbon nanotubes

A. Y T Leung, X. Guo, X. Q. He, S. Kitipornchai

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    Abstract

    An idea of "spatial periodic strain" is proposed and an equilibrium relationship is established for the mechanics of zigzag single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs). An efficient approach is presented to investigate mechanical properties of zigzag SWCNT, and its validity is demonstrated by comparing its calculation results with existing results. © 2005 American Institute of Physics.
    Original languageEnglish
    Article number83110
    Pages (from-to)1-3
    JournalApplied Physics Letters
    Volume86
    Issue number8
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 21 Feb 2005

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