Abstract
We describe the kinetics of the step bunching instability of a miscut (vicinal) surface by studying the distribution of terrace widths as a function of deposition time. The results are compared with models previously developed for equilibrium situations. This analysis allows a quantitative description of the surface structure and of its appearance.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 213-220 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Applied Surface Science |
Volume | 177 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 15 2001 |
Keywords
- Homoepitaxial growth
- Kinetic Monte Carlo simulations
- Kinetic phenomena
- Step bunching
- Terrace width distribution
- Vicinal single crystal surfaces
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Surfaces and Interfaces
- Surfaces, Coatings and Films