Self-assembly of quasicrystals under cyclic shear

Puntos clave

• The aim is to explore how dodecagonal quasicrystals can form under cyclic shear instead of relying on temperature changes.
• Investigated two-dimensional quasicrystals using cyclic shear input
• Utilized particles with a smoothed square-shoulder potential
• Analyzed the impact of shear on particle arrangement and stability
• Demonstrated effective self-assembly of quasicrystals under shear conditions
• Plastic rearrangements played a key role in the assembly process
• Found that shear can substitute for thermal energy in creating stable structures