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We report simultaneous, time-resolved measurements of photon emission, electron emission, and frictional force during the abrasion of single crystal MgO with a diamond stylus in vacuum. We present evidence for the luminescence being primarily due to deformation and the electron emission being primarily due to fracture. Time-resolved measurements of all three signals show strong fluctuations which reflect stick-slip-like behavior. These measurements indicate enhanced deformation activity at the beginning of a stick event, with predominant fracture activity beginning some milliseconds later. These emissions provide insight into the processes responsible for catastrophic failure of ceramics in wear applications.
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Kim, MW., Langford, S.C. & Dickinson, J.T. Electron and photon emission accompanying the abrasion of MgO with diamond. Tribol Lett 1, 147–157 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00209770
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