Discontinuities in the properties of thin lead films on gold (110) surfaces

Simulations show that Pb forms a single adlayer on the Au(110) surface until a saturation coverage, theta sub c , of less than one Pb atom/Au surface atom is reached. Additional atoms at slightly above this saturation coverage initiate a second adlayer. Discontinuities are seen in the energy of the...

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Published in:Journal of physics. Condensed matter 1995-09, Vol.7 (37), p.L487-L490, Article L487
Main Authors: Imeson, D, De'Bell, K
Format: Article
Language:English
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Applied sciences
Condensed matter: structure, mechanical and thermal properties
Exact sciences and technology
Metals. Metallurgy
Physics
Solid surfaces and solid-solid interfaces
Structure and morphology
thickness
Surface structure and topography
Surfaces and interfaces
thin films and whiskers (structure and nonelectronic properties)
Thin film structure and morphology
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Summary:Simulations show that Pb forms a single adlayer on the Au(110) surface until a saturation coverage, theta sub c , of less than one Pb atom/Au surface atom is reached. Additional atoms at slightly above this saturation coverage initiate a second adlayer. Discontinuities are seen in the energy of the adlayer and its structural properties at the saturation coverage.
ISSN:0953-8984
1361-648X
DOI:10.1088/0953-8984/7/37/002