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Si binding and nucleation on Si(100)

Journal Article · · Physical Review Letters
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  1. L-350, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, California 94550 (United States)
Si adatoms deposited on Si(100)-(2{times}1) below 200 {degree}C assume metastable binding configurations, each distinct from the dimer string topology ordinarily observed following deposition at higher temperatures. Isolated ad-dimers which nucleate predominantly on substrate dimer rows at room temperature do not constitute the precursors for dimer strings. Instead, they transform upon annealing at {approx}120 {degree}C to metastable, dimerized lines assembled end to end, parallel to the substrate`s dimer bonds.
Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-48
OSTI ID:
55255
Journal Information:
Physical Review Letters, Journal Name: Physical Review Letters Journal Issue: 18 Vol. 74; ISSN 0031-9007; ISSN PRLTAO
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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