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H and W(001) surface reconstructions: Local bonding to surface states

Journal Article · · Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States)

The structural properties of the W(001)p(1 x 1)-2H system are predicted by use of all-electron total-energy calculations. Both the vibrational frequency (133 meV) and the work-function change (0.95 eV) are in excellent agreement with experiment at the calculated equilibrium H-W interlayer spacing of 1.12 A. A proposed electronic driving mechanism, which includes local bonding effects and depends on the character of the Sigma-bar/sub 2/ surface-state wave functions, explains the various observed reconstructions of the clean W(001) and H/W(001) systems, including symmetries and coverage dependence.

Research Organization:
Department of Physics, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, New York 11973
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-76CH00016
OSTI ID:
5821867
Journal Information:
Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 56:21; ISSN PRLTA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English