Fig. 5: Homogeneous vs inhomogeneous atomic-scale flow.
From: Atomic-scale homogeneous plastic flow beyond near-theoretical yield stress in a metallic glass
Force vs penetration depth curves a on Pt-BMG using diamond tip #2 and (B) on Pt(111) with diamond tip #4. From the Hertz fit in b and with assuming EPt(111) = 168 GPa and νPt(111) = 0.38, the radius of tip #4’s apex can be extracted as ≈4.5 nm, thereby matching well with the radii obtained for tips #1–3.
