Exact island-size distributions for submonolayer deposition: Influence of correlations between island size and separation

Journal Article · Sun Dec 01 04:00:00 EST 1996 · Physical Review, B: Condensed Matter

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevB.54.R17359· OSTI ID:404064

Bartelt, M C ^[1]; Evans, J W ^[2]

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1. Institute of Physical Research and Technology, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 50011 (United States)
2. Department of Mathematics and Ames Laboratory, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 50011 (United States)

We determine the exact scaling form of the size distribution of islands created via homogeneous nucleation and growth during submonolayer deposition. This scaling form is shown to be controlled by the dependence on size of the propensity for islands to capture diffusing adatoms. This size dependence is determined directly from simulations. It is distinct from mean-field predictions, reflecting strong correlations between island size and separation. {copyright} {ital 1996 The American Physical Society.}

• Research Organization: Ames National Laboratory
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-82
• OSTI ID: 404064
• Journal Information: Physical Review, B: Condensed Matter, Journal Name: Physical Review, B: Condensed Matter Journal Issue: 24 Vol. 54; ISSN 0163-1829; ISSN PRBMDO
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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66 PHYSICS
ADSORPTION
ANALYTICAL SOLUTION
COMPUTERIZED SIMULATION
DEPOSITION
DIFFUSION
DISTRIBUTION FUNCTIONS
ISLAND STRUCTURE
MEAN-FIELD THEORY
NUCLEATION
SCALING LAWS
SIZE EFFECT
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