An efficient computational method for finding the equilibrium concentration profiles which minimize the free energy of intermixed heteroepitaxial islands of assigned shape and average composition is described. A combination of a Monte Carlo method and continuum elasticity theory solved by a finite element method is shown to provide the desired profiles allowing for a significant computational gain with respect to atomistic approaches. The role played by dimensionality (ridges versus islands) and by entropy is discussed.
Uhlik, F., Gatti, R., & Montalenti, F. (2009). A fast computational method for determining equilibrium concentration profiles in intermixed nanoislands. JOURNAL OF PHYSICS. CONDENSED MATTER, 21(8), 084217 [10.1088/0953-8984/21/8/084217].
Citazione: | Uhlik, F., Gatti, R., & Montalenti, F. (2009). A fast computational method for determining equilibrium concentration profiles in intermixed nanoislands. JOURNAL OF PHYSICS. CONDENSED MATTER, 21(8), 084217 [10.1088/0953-8984/21/8/084217]. | |
Tipo: | Articolo in rivista - Articolo scientifico | |
Carattere della pubblicazione: | Scientifica | |
Titolo: | A fast computational method for determining equilibrium concentration profiles in intermixed nanoislands | |
Autori: | Uhlik, F; Gatti, R; Montalenti, F | |
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Data di pubblicazione: | feb-2009 | |
Lingua: | English | |
Rivista: | JOURNAL OF PHYSICS. CONDENSED MATTER | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI): | http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/0953-8984/21/8/084217 | |
Appare nelle tipologie: | 01 - Articolo su rivista |