Growth of three-dimensional structures by atomic deposition on surfaces containing defects: Simulations and theory

Pablo Jensen; Hernán Larralde; Muriel Meunier; Alberto Pimpinelli

doi:10.1016/S0039-6028(98)00466-X

Growth of three-dimensional structures by atomic deposition on surfaces containing defects: Simulations and theory

Pablo Jensen, Hernán Larralde, Muriel Meunier, Alberto Pimpinelli

Houston Methodist

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Abstract

We perform a comprehensive study of the formation of three-dimensional (pyramidal) structures in a large range of conditions, including the possible evaporation of adatoms from the surface and the presence of surface defects. We compare our computer simulations with theoretical calculations of the growth and find good agreement between them. This work clarifies previous studies of three-dimensional growth and predicts the island size distributions obtained in the different regimes. Finally, we show how our analysis can be used to interpret experimental data.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	458-476
Number of pages	19
Journal	Surface Science
Volume	412-413
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0039-6028(98)00466-X
State	Published - Sep 3 1998

Keywords

Atomistic dynamics
Computer simulations
Evaporation and sublimation
Models of non-equilibrium phenomena
Models of surface kinetics
Nucleation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Condensed Matter Physics
Surfaces and Interfaces
Surfaces, Coatings and Films
Materials Chemistry

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