Ab initio simulations of the mechanics and electrical transport of Pt nanowires

Based on first principles, theoretical studies of atomic-scale platinum contacts are presented. A short monatomic wire freely suspended between tips is seen to vibrate as its tensile load increases. The main vibration mode is transversal for lower tensions and longitudinal for higher tensions up to...

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Main Author: Jose A. Torres
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2007-01-01
Series:Science and Technology of Advanced Materials
Online Access:http://www.iop.org/EJ/abstract/1468-6996/8/3/A13

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