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Rotational transition of incommensurate Kr monolayers on graphite

Journal Article · · Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States)
Synchrotron x-ray diffraction studies of the orientational epitaxy of krypton on single-crystal graphite are reported. The system displays a continuous transition from an aligned to a rotated orientation with increasing mean misfit in a manner predicted by a hexagonal-domain-wall model of the weakly incommensurate phase. A hysteresis at the critical misfit is observed. The results are discussed in light of current views of the structure of the incommensurate phase.
Research Organization:
Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, New York 11973
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-76CH00016
OSTI ID:
6108248
Journal Information:
Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 53:23; ISSN PRLTA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English