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Characteristic energy length scale

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The characteristic energy length scale χ {\displaystyle \chi } describes the size of the region from which energy flows to a rapidly moving crack. If material properties change within the characteristic energy length scale, local wave speeds can dominate crack dynamics. This can lead to supersonic fracture.

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