Subsurface Deformation Mechanism in Nano-cutting of Gallium Arsenide Using Molecular Dynamics Simulation

Abstract

During the nano-cutting process, monocrystalline gallium arsenide is faced with various surface/subsurface deformations and damages that significantly influence the product’s performance. In this paper, molecular dynamics simulations of nano-cutting on gallium arsenide are conducted to investigate the surface and subsurface deformation mechanism. Dislocations are found in the machined subsurface. Phase transformation and amorphization are studied by means of coordination numbers. Results reveal the existence of an intermediate phase with a coordination number of five during the cutting process. Models with different cutting speeds are established to investigate the effects on the dislocation. The effect of crystal anisotropy on the dislocation type and density is studied via models with different cutting orientations. In addition, the subsurface stress is also analyzed.

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