Frank Nabarro developed the theory of dislocations and their role in plastic deformation. His work connected microscopic defects to macroscopic resistance to deformation, and his monograph Theory of Crystal Dislocations helped organize the subject. A scientific obituary by a colleague describes both the theoretical contributions and his long influence on materials science.[ref]
https://scielo.org.za/pdf/sajs/v103n3-4/03.pdf. opening account and scientific contributions
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