Interface-mediated softening and deformation mechanics in amorphous/ amorphous nanolaminates

Vivek Devulapalli, Fedor F. Klimashin, Manuel Bärtschi +4

Interfaces govern the unique mechanical response of amorphous multilayers. Here, we examine nanoindentation hardness and deformation behaviour of amorphous-amorphous Ta${}_2$O${}_5$/Si…