In:
Japanese Journal of Applied Physics, IOP Publishing, Vol. 32, No. 2B ( 1993-02-01), p. L290-
Abstract:
Bi-induced (√3×√3)R30° structures formed on the Si(111) surface are studied using scanning tunneling microscopy (STM) and LEED. Three distinct phases: monomer, trimer and honeycomb phases are identified for the first time by STM, depending on the Bi coverage, even though the √3×√3 symmetry has been always preserved in the LEED observation. At low coverages, Bi atoms are found to occupy the T 4 site. In this adsorption geometry, a monomer phase (α-phase) are formed stably up to an ideal coverage of 1/3 ML. In trimer symmetry (β-phase) at saturation coverage of 1 ML, the individual atoms of the Bi clusters are clearly resolved. Between these two coverages, however, a honeycomb-type √3×√3 reconstruction has been also found, by STM, to co-exist with the trimer phase. This result reveals a new coverage dependent reconstruction process involving the √3×√3 reconstruction of Si(111) surface.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0021-4922
,
1347-4065
DOI:
10.1143/JJAP.32.L290
Language:
Unknown
Publisher:
IOP Publishing
Publication Date:
1993
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2006801-3
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797295-7
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