paper

Gauge fields, ripples and wrinkles in graphene layers

arXiv:0811.4670 · doi:10.1016/j.ssc.2009.02.044

Abstract

We analyze elastic deformations of graphene sheets which lead to effective gauge fields acting on the charge carriers. Corrugations in the substrate induce stresses, which, in turn, can give rise to mechanical instabilities and the formation of wrinkles. Similar effects may take place in suspended graphene samples under tension.

contribution to the special issue of Solid State Communications on graphene