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Title: Automated identification and indexing of dislocations in crystal interfaces

Journal Article · · Modelling and Simulation in Materials Science and Engineering
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  1. Lawrence Livermore National Lab. (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)

Here, we present a computational method for identifying partial and interfacial dislocations in atomistic models of crystals with defects. Our automated algorithm is based on a discrete Burgers circuit integral over the elastic displacement field and is not limited to specific lattices or dislocation types. Dislocations in grain boundaries and other interfaces are identified by mapping atomic bonds from the dislocated interface to an ideal template configuration of the coherent interface to reveal incompatible displacements induced by dislocations and to determine their Burgers vectors. Additionally, the algorithm generates a continuous line representation of each dislocation segment in the crystal and also identifies dislocation junctions.

Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
Grant/Contract Number:
AC52-07NA27344
OSTI ID:
1237570
Report Number(s):
LLNL-JRNL-571612
Journal Information:
Modelling and Simulation in Materials Science and Engineering, Vol. 20; ISSN 0965-0393
Publisher:
IOP PublishingCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Citation Metrics:
Cited by: 492 works
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