Shear Band Formation (VIDEO) University of Pennsylvania This video is under embargo. Please login to access this video. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Caption Applying stress to their micropillars, the researchers found the point where fundamental event that leads to shear-banding becomes very favorable. They demonstrated that this point is roughly the same in atomic systems, polymer glasses, and in these micropillars. Credit University of Pennsylvania Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.