Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5362479 Applied Surface Science 2012 10 Pages PDF
Abstract
► Hexagonal arrays of nanodots can form when a binary compound is ion bombarded. ► We develop a theory that explains the genesis of these arrays. ► The species with the higher sputter yield is concentrated at the peaks of the nanodots. ► For a range of the parameters, the nanodot arrays coarsen as time passes.
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Physical Sciences and Engineering Chemistry Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
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A surface layer of altered composition can play a key role in nanoscale pattern formation induced by ion bombardment
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