Disclination density in atomic structures described in curved spaces
- 1 January 1984
- journal article
- Published by EDP Sciences in Journal de Physique
- Vol. 45 (6) , 1025-1032
- https://doi.org/10.1051/jphys:019840045060102500
Abstract
The curvature of a space and the density of disclinations are two related quantities. There is an exact relation in 2-D spaces. We show how an approximate solution can be used in 3-D space. Applications to the β-W structure and the Laves phase are presented The coordination number in dense random structures is explained in terms of disclination densityKeywords
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