How Stress and Strain Impact Metal and Electronic Properties
In a study published in the journal Physical Review Applied, scientists from the University of California, Riverside have discovered that applying stress to a metal can cause it to become both electronically and magnetically conductive. This opens up a new avenue for engineering materials that can be used in a variety of electronic and magnetic devices. By applying stress to the metal, the scientists were able to create a strain-induced electronic and magnetic conductivity that could be used to create more efficient and effective devices. This means that devices like transistors and memory chips can now be made more quickly and at a lower cost. It also means that new materials can be used to create devices that are more durable and efficient.
source: Phys.org