Topological defects reveal the plasticity of glasses.
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 37225725.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1038/s41467-023-38549-8 and PMC identifier 10209140.
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Abstract
Mixing theoretical topological structures with cutting-edge simulation methods, a recent study in <i>Nature Communications</i> has finally confirmed the existence of topological defects in glasses and their crucial role for plasticity.