Based on ab initio calculations, we propose an atomic-scale path leading to the growth of a new layer on the rebonded-step reconstructed Ge(105) surface. We show that the nucleation of (001)-like dimers triggers the formation of low-energy adtrimers within the surface unit cell. The presence of adjacent trimers and the arrival of a further adatom initiate a fast kinetic process, allowing the perfect rebonded-step structure to be rebuilt. After repeating some of the calculations under compressive-strain conditions, we discuss position-dependent nucleation in (105) Ge pyramid on Si(001), finding solid theoretical justification for the experimentally observed preferential nucleation at the top of Ge islands, followed by fast step flow. © 2007 The American Physical Society.
Cereda, S., & Montalenti, F. (2007). Atomic-scale modeling of next-layer nucleation and step flow at the Ge(105) rebonded-step surface. PHYSICAL REVIEW. B, CONDENSED MATTER AND MATERIALS PHYSICS, 75(19) [10.1103/PhysRevB.75.195321].
Citazione: | Cereda, S., & Montalenti, F. (2007). Atomic-scale modeling of next-layer nucleation and step flow at the Ge(105) rebonded-step surface. PHYSICAL REVIEW. B, CONDENSED MATTER AND MATERIALS PHYSICS, 75(19) [10.1103/PhysRevB.75.195321]. | |
Tipo: | Articolo in rivista - Articolo scientifico | |
Carattere della pubblicazione: | Scientifica | |
Presenza di un coautore afferente ad Istituzioni straniere: | No | |
Titolo: | Atomic-scale modeling of next-layer nucleation and step flow at the Ge(105) rebonded-step surface. | |
Autori: | Cereda, S; Montalenti, F | |
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Data di pubblicazione: | 2007 | |
Lingua: | English | |
Rivista: | PHYSICAL REVIEW. B, CONDENSED MATTER AND MATERIALS PHYSICS | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI): | http://dx.doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevB.75.195321 | |
Appare nelle tipologie: | 01 - Articolo su rivista |
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