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Stochastic Dynamics of Crystal Defects

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The plasticity of metals is a subject of critical importance and fundamental interest in physics, engineering and materials science.

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Swinburne, T.D. (2015). Introduction. In: Stochastic Dynamics of Crystal Defects. Springer Theses. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-20019-4_1

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