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Title: Theoretical Study of Si and N Adsorption on the Si-terminated SiC (001) Surface

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We report the results of first principles molecular dynamics simulations of the adsorption of Si and N atoms on a Si-terminated p(2 x 1) SiC(001) surface. In particular, we discuss different structural models for the Si-rich (3 x 2) surface, and the adsorption of 1/8, 1/2 and 1 monolayer nitrogen on the p(2 x 1) surface. Our simulations show that a SiC(001)-p(2 x 1) surface covered by a nitrogen monolayer is an inert substrate which inhibits growth.

Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore National Lab. (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Defense Programs (DP) (US)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-Eng-48
OSTI ID:
793566
Report Number(s):
UCRL-JC-136232; TRN: US200221%%198
Resource Relation:
Journal Volume: 06; Journal Issue: 06; Conference: International Conference on Semiconductor and Oxide Surfaces, Vancouver, British Columbia (CA), 07/26/1999--07/30/1999; Other Information: PBD: 26 Oct 1999
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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