Research Progress of Nanoindentation Technology Based on Molecular Dynamics Simulation
Nanoindentation technology is an emerging technology to measure the mechanical properties of materials at the microscopic scale,and molecular dynamics simulation can simulate the processes of polishing,ultrasonic vibration,laser processing,etc.,which has significant advantages for studying the mechanical properties of materials changed by the extrusion,scratching and impact of microscopic particles during processing.Therefore,the basic principles of molecular dynamics simulation and nanoindentation technology are summarized,and the current status of nanoindentation using molecular dynamics simulation is reviewed.The organic combination of the two advanced technologies will greatly promote the research process of materials at the microscopic scale.