The process of layer formation (VIDEO)

Ohio University

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The process of layer formation: starting with 1,000 randomly selected initial coordinates, the model was annealed at 3,000K, and layers after 60 ps (1 ps=10-12 second). Colors: green represents two coordinated atom, blue one, yellow three, red four. The layers emerging at the end are planes of amorphous graphene.

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