Faceting and surface reconstruction of the GaP(111)B surface

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Abstract

Using Low Energy Electron Diffraction (LEED) and Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (STM) we have investigated the structure of the GaP(111)B surface. We have previously studied the formation of Ga droplets on GaP(111)B above the maximum temperature for congruent evaporation. In the present work, we investigate the nanometer-sized pyramid-shaped crystallites that are found on the GaP(111)B surface and that were only briefly mentioned in our previous paper. We suggest that the pyramids have {-1-10} side facets. We also find that the size of the pyramids decrease upon annealing. Finally, we present a model for the atomic scale structure of the flat GaP(111)B surface found between the pyramids. Copyright (C) 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSurface and Interface Analysis
PublisherJohn Wiley & Sons Inc.
Pages1524-1527
Volume42
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2010
Event7th International Symposium on Atomic Level Characterizations for New Materials and Devices - Maui, HI
Duration: 2009 Dec 62009 Dec 11

Publication series

Name
Number10-11
Volume42
ISSN (Print)0142-2421

Conference

Conference7th International Symposium on Atomic Level Characterizations for New Materials and Devices
Period2009/12/062009/12/11

Subject classification (UKÄ)

  • Atom and Molecular Physics and Optics
  • Physical Sciences
  • Natural Sciences

Free keywords

  • microscopy
  • scanning tunneling
  • gallium phosphide
  • self-propelled droplets
  • nanoscience
  • surface science

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