Dynamic shear localization and softening: Microstructural, thermal or both?

This basic question is discussed in a paper with S. Osovski and A. Venkert, to appear in Mechanics of Materials.

http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mechmat.2012.09.008 

 We definitely enjoyed working on this aspect of the dynamic shear localization failure process (aka adiabatic shear) and I hope you will enjoy reading it! Comments are welcome :=)