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The experimental approach incorporated both live measurements and analyses under a scanning electron microscope (SEM), showcasing the forming characteristics of the pillars and their behaviors when subjected to specific conditions. The brass plates exhibited signs of being "pillow-like," suggesting both a mechanical deformation and perhaps a transformation that hinted at the underlying processes linked to EVO phenomena.
Grenier frequently emphasized the effects of surface factors, particularly at the edges of the plates, where distinct differences were observed compared to the central areas. The density and structural integrity around the edges were crucial in understanding the broader implications of the findings, indicating uneven effects of the launching points for the EVOs.