Published February 1, 1995 | Version v1
Journal article

A physical basis for irradiation-induced modification of thin-film stresses

  • 1. ITMMEC, Indian Institute of Technology, Hauz Khas, New Delhi 110016 (India)
  • 2. Gargi College (University of Delhi), Siri Fort Road, New Delhi 110049 (India)

Description

A mechanism is proposed for the modification of stresses in thin films by irradiation. A tensile stress causes preferential alignment of interstitial loops such that the normal to the plane of the loop is parallel to the direction of the stress. The aligned loops grow and produce a positive strain in the lattice, which relieves the initial stress. ((orig.))

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Thin Solid Films
Journal Volume
256
Journal Issue
1-2
Journal Page Range
p. 116-119.
ISSN
0040-6090
CODEN
THSFAP