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The structure and stability of clusters on surfaces

  • D. Y. Sun*
  • , X. G. Gong
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • CAS - Institute of Solid State Physics
  • China Center of Advanced Science and Technology World Laboratory

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Abstract

The structure and the stability of clusters on surfaces are simulated by using the constant-energy molecular-dynamics method. The necessary condition for a cluster to be supportable on a surface is studied. It is found that the lattice mismatch has a strong effect on the stability of clusters on surfaces; the structures obtained are surface dependent. The thermal stability of the supported clusters on surfaces is also investigated.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)10555-10565
Number of pages11
JournalJournal of Physics Condensed Matter
Volume9
Issue number48
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Dec 1997
Externally publishedYes

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