Equilibrium morphology of the Ag(110) surface

被引:4
作者
Bracco, G
Pedemonte, L
Tatarek, R
机构
[1] UNITA INFM,I-16146 GENOA,ITALY
[2] CNR,CFSBT,I-16146 GENOA,ITALY
关键词
faceting; low index single crystal surfaces; molecule-solid scattering and diffraction-elastic; silver; surface structure; morphology; roughness; and topography;
D O I
10.1016/0039-6028(95)01301-6
中图分类号
O64 [物理化学(理论化学)、化学物理学];
学科分类号
070304 ; 081704 ;
摘要
This paper reports on He-atom scattering measurements performed in order to shed light on the equilibrium morphology of the bare Ag(110) surface. Measurements of the specular peak profile along [1 (1) over bar 0] and slightly off the out-of-phase scattering condition show that the proposed ''hill and valley'' configuration is originated by thermally induced segregation of bulk impurities. Proper cleaning procedure is described to obtain the unfaceted surface which is proven to be the equilibrium morphology of Ag(110).
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页码:968 / 971
页数:4
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