Debendranath Sahoo
Articles written in Bulletin of Materials Science
Volume 6 Issue 4 September 1984 pp 775-798
Elastic continuum theories of lattice defects: a review
The presently available elastic continuum theories of lattice defects are reviewed. After introducing a few elementary concepts and the basic equations of elasticity the Eshelby’s theory of misfitting inclusions and inhomogeneities is outlined. Kovács’ result that any lattice defect can be described by a surface distribution of elastic dipoles is described. The generalization of the isotropic continuum approach to anisotropic models and to Eringen’s isotropic but non-local model is discussed. Kröner’s theroy (where a defect is viewed as a lack of strain compatibility in the medium) and the elastic field equations (formulated in a way analogous to Maxwell’s field equations of magnetostatics) are described. The concept of the dislocation density tensor is introduced and the utility of higher-order dislocation density correlation tensors is discussed. The beautiful theory of the affine differential geometry of stationary lattice defects developed by Kondo and Kröner is outlined. Kosevich’s attempt to include dynamics in the elastic field equations is described. Wadati’s quantum field theory of extended objects is mentioned qualitatively. Some potential areas of research are identified.
Volume 10 Issue 1-2 March 1988 pp 3-44
Gauge theory of defects in the elastic continuum
M C Valsakumar Debendranath Sahoo
A gauge theory of defects in an elastic continuum is developed after providing the necessary background in continuum elasticity and gauge theories. The gauge group is the three-dimensional (3D) Euclidean group [semi-direct product of the translation group T (3) with the rotation group SO (3)]. We obtain
Volume 20 Issue 4 July 1997 pp 601-605
M C Valsakumar Debendranath Sahoo S Kanmani
An analytic expression for the force between two parallel screw dislocations, derived earlier on the basis of the gauge theory of dislocations, has been used to investigate the static distribution of a given number
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