Abstract
Thinning transitions were thermally induced by nucleating dislocation loops in overheated Sm-A films at temperatures below Tc (N). The rate of expansion of these transitions was determined. The speeds obtained as a function of film thickness and temperature showed qualitative agreement with the proposed model of a thinning transition. By examining the interaction between two simultaneously growing dislocation loops, evidence was obtained for and the effects of an interlayer shear viscosity.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 6689-6695 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Physical Review E - Statistical Physics, Plasmas, Fluids, and Related Interdisciplinary Topics |
| Volume | 61 |
| Issue number | 6 B |
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| State | Published - Jun 1 2000 |