Low energy alkali ion scattering investigation of Au nanoclusters grown on silicon oxide surfaces

Article ID	Journal	Published Year	Pages	File Type
5422914	Surface Science	2011	6 Pages	PDF

Abstract

âº Au nanocrystals were probed with low energy alkali ion scattering. âº Au nanoclusters were deposited onto various Si oxide surfaces. âº The nanoclusters evolve from single layer to multilayer structures during growth. âº The nanoclusters display quantum effects as their size changes.

Keywords

Nanoclusters Silicon oxides Ion–solid interactions silicon Gold Low energy ion scattering (LEIS)

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Physical Sciences and Engineering Chemistry Physical and Theoretical Chemistry

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Low energy alkali ion scattering investigation of Au nanoclusters grown on silicon oxide surfaces

Authors

Snjezana Balaz, Jory A. Yarmoff,