Real-time observation of an individual dislocation moving under an electric field (VIDEO)

University of Toronto Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering

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A real-time observation of an individual dislocation moving under an electric field using transmission electron microscopy. The dislocation moves back and forth depending on the magnitude and direction of the electric field.

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Video: Zou Research Group / University of Toronto Engineering

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