DISLOCATION DYNAMICS IN THE 2-D FRENKEL-KONTOROVA MODEL

D.J. SROLOVITZ, P.S. LOMDAHL

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Abstract

The Frenkel-Kontorova (FK) model is generalized to two spatial dimensions and studied by finite temperature molecular dynamics simulations. The model allows dislocations of arbitrary orientation and Burgers vector, including edge and screw dislocations. Straight dislocations, dislocation loops and mechanisms for dislocation generation are studied. Two new mechanisms for dislocation generation have been identified: (1) the heterogeneous nucleation of dislocations on pre-existing dislocations and (2) the generation of dislocation loops in the wake of a moving dislocation. These mechanisms may be important in materials subjected to high strain rates.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)402-412
JournalPhysica D: Nonlinear Phenomena
Volume23
Issue number1-3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 1986
Externally publishedYes

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