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Model simulates atomic processes in nanomaterials

03-01-2007 · Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

A research team that includes members from MIT has developed a modeling approach to study how materials behave under stress at the atomic level, which could help engineers design materials with an ideal balance between strength and resistance to failure.

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