Topological defects reveal the plasticity of glasses
arXiv:2305.15226 · doi:10.1038/s41467-023-38549-8
Abstract
Mixing theoretical topological structures with cutting-edge simulation methods, a recent study in Nature Communications has finally confirmed the existence of topological defects in glasses and their crucial role for plasticity.
News and Views commentary for the paper by Wu et Al. [Nat Commun 14, 2955 (2023)]
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