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I am using OVITO to analyze the deformation of the atoms. I know that hexagonal diamond atoms are representative of planar defects in the material. However, hexagonal diamond atoms can represent both stacking faults and twin boundaries. How can I distinguish between the two in cubic diamond materials like silicon?
M. Wrobel
Dear Benjamin,
I'm not familiar with diamond silicon (DS) structure. However, in the fcc and bcc twin can be made by placing the same type stacking faults (SF) directly one above the other, so long to obtain the matrix structure in the SF cluster. So, for twins and stacking faults interactions further situated atoms are different. For the DS it should be the same.
Greetings,
Mirek
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