We present a kinetic Monte Carlo (kMC) simulation method for modeling screw
dislocation motion in BCC metals on the micron-second scales, using inputs
from atomistic simulations of core mechanisms on the angstrom-picosecond s
cale. The simulations use atomistic input such as double-kink nucleation en
ergy and kink mobility, include linear elastic (Peach-Koehler) interactions
between dislocation segments, and predict overall dislocation velocity at
different temperature and stress states. In addition, an important mechanis
m, namely, the spontaneous superjog growth and debris loop nucleation, is i
dentified in the kMC simulation as an important factor controlling the disl
ocation motion in the high stress and medium temperature regime. (C) 2001 E
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