3 \section{Cohesive energies}
7 \includegraphics[width=10cm]{min_si.eps}
8 \includegraphics[width=10cm]{min_c.eps}
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10 \caption{Cohesive energies for different lattice constants of $Si$, $C$ and cubic $SiC$.}
16 \section{Silicon self-interstitials}
21 \item Cohesive energy: $3.405 \, eV$
25 \item Cohesive energy: $4.480 \, eV$
29 \item Cohesive energy: $4.392 \, eV$