Determination of atomic potential energy for Pd adatom diffusion across W (111) islands and surfaces

Tsu Yi Fu*, Lung Chieh Cheng, Tien T. Tsong

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Abstract

The atomic potential energy for Pd adatom diffusion across W (111) islands and surfaces was determined. The terrace diffusion energy is 1.02±0.06 eV. The activation energy for step up, step down, and detachment are 1.84±0.07 eV, 1.63±0.06 eV, and 1.72±0.07 eV, respectively. The potential energy slope due to the free energy anisotropy is 0.013 eV/4.47 Å.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)897-899
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of Vacuum Science and Technology, Part A: Vacuum, Surfaces and Films
Volume20
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2002 May

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Surfaces and Interfaces
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films

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