Islands, Mounds, and Atoms: Patterns and Processes in Crystal Growth Far from Equilibrium

Michely, T./ Michely, T. (Editor)/ Krug, J.

ISBN 10: 3540407286 / ISBN 13: 9783540407287

Published by Springer Verlag, 2004

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1st edition. 313 pages. German language. 9.50x6.75x1.00 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Islands, Mounds, and Atoms: Patterns and Processes in Crystal Growth Far from Equilibrium
• Publisher: Springer Verlag
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3540407286
• ISBN 13: 9783540407287
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.76 kilograms

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Synopsis

Crystal growth far from thermodynamic equilibrium is nothing but homoepitaxy - thin film growth on a crystalline substrate of the same material. Because of the absence of misfit effects, homoepitaxy is an ideal playground to study growth kinetics in its pure form. Despite its conceptual simplicity, homoepitaxy gives rise to a wide range of patterns. This book explains the formation of such patterns in terms of elementary atomic processes, using the well-studied Pt/Pt(111) system as a reference point and a large number of Scanning Tunneling Microscopy images for visualization. Topics include surface diffusion, nucleation theory, island shapes, mound formation and coarsening, and layer-by-layer growth. A separate chapter is dedicated to describing the main experimental and theoretical methods. The text is aimed at physicists with an interest in growth kinetics, surface scientists, graduate students, and practitioners of thin film deposition.