The computer model (left) and experimental image reveal atomic-level deformation twinning in a tungsten nanowire under axial compression. The lattice of the deformation-induced twin band (between yellow lines) is a mirror image of that of the parent crystal. (Courtesy Ting Zhu)

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Engineering, Nanotechnology and Nanoscience, Research

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deformation, tungsten, twinning

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• Created By: John Toon
• Workflow Status: Published
• Created On: Dec 4, 2015 - 11:24am
• Last Updated: Oct 7, 2016 - 10:39pm