@article{yakobson_samsonidze_samsonidze_2000, title={Atomistic theory of mechanical relaxation in fullerene nanotubes}, volume={38}, ISSN={["0008-6223"]}, DOI={10.1016/S0008-6223(00)00093-2}, abstractNote={A discussion of recently developed theoretical basis of the inelastic behavior of fullerene nanotubes is presented. Defect formation by a Stone–Wales bond rotation, its topology, and energy is calculated as a function of nanotube type, and an analytical equation is derived. Inter-defect interaction is analyzed due to its importance in the relaxation process. Strength of the nanotube-bundle is estimated for a broad range of parameters.}, number={11-12}, journal={CARBON}, author={Yakobson, BI and Samsonidze, G and Samsonidze, GG}, year={2000}, pages={1675–1680} }