Formation of dislocation networks in a coherent Cu Σ3(1 1 1) twin boundary

Molecular dynamics simulations were performed to investigate dislocation network formations in a coherent twin boundary in Cu. Depending on the activated glide system, the initial flawless twin boundary can be heavily or sparsely decorated by a dislocation network. The dislocation mechanism leading to a heavy dislocation network at the twin boundary and its consequence on mechanical properties will be discussed.