Coexistence of (2 x 1) and c(4 x 2) phases on Ge(001)

Harold J.W. Zandvliet*, Raoul Van Gastel, Oguzhan Gurlu, Bene Poelsema

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Abstract

We found that the c(4×2) to (2×1) phase transition on Ge(001) occurs via an intermediate temperature range where both phases coexist in a well-ordered, one-dimensional domain pattern. A simple model that takes into account collective dynamic buckling of the surface dimers, strain relaxation energy and domain wall formation energy is presented.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)457-461
Number of pages5
JournalPhysics Letters, Section A: General, Atomic and Solid State Physics
Volume326
Issue number5-6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 14 Jun 2004
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • 03.40.Dz
  • 68.35.Bs
  • 68.35.Md

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