Comment on "Comments regarding "Transonic dislocation propagation in diamond" by Katagiri, et al. (Science 382, 69-72, 2023)" by Hawreliak, et al. (arXiv:2401.04213)

TL;DR

This paper defends the original findings of transonic dislocation propagation in diamond against critiques, clarifying the interpretation of observed features as stacking faults and addressing conflicting interpretations.

Contribution

It provides a detailed rebuttal to critiques, reaffirming the validity of the original observations and interpretations regarding dislocation behavior in diamond.

Findings

Reaffirms stacking fault interpretation of observed features

Clarifies that previous conflicting results are not incompatible

Addresses specific critiques about crack versus fault identification

Abstract

In their comment (1), Hawreliak et al. claims that our observation of stacking fault formation and transonic dislocation propagation in diamond (2) is not valid as they interpret the observed features as cracks. In this response letter, we describe our rationale for interpreting the observed features as stacking faults. We also address other points raised in their comments, including the clarifications of how the results of Makarov et al. (3) are not in conflict with our study.