Densification and Devitrification of Fused Silica Induced by Ballistic Impact: A Computational Investigation

Figure 6

Temporal evolution of the computational domain at four times: (a) 0.5 ps, (b) 1.5 ps, (c) 2.5 ps, and (d) 3.5 ps, following the initial contact between the diamond solid right-circular cylindrical projectile moving at a high velocity and the fused-silica target-plate.

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