Abstract
The conditions necessary for driving the reconstruction of a dislocation core by means of helium atoms diffusing along a dislocation pipe are examined. It is shown by a simple model that, unlike in Ge, in which such reconstruction has been achieved, the chances of driving such a reconstruction in Si by helium are rather small. Some hopes may be focused on hydrogen, which is known to diffuse effectively into deformed Si.

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