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Condensed Matter & Materials Physics

Young's Modulus

A mechanical property measuring the tensile or compressive stiffness of a solid material in its linear elastic deformation regime.

E = σ / ε = (F / A) / (ΔL / L₀) Pa or GPa (Gigapascals)