Atomic structure of a monolayer of Ge on Si(001)(2x1)


To be published in Surf. Rev. and Lett. (1997)

S.J.Jenkins and G.P.Srivastava


Semiconductor Physics Group, Department of Physics, University of Exeter, Stocker Road, Exeter EX4 4QL, United Kingdom

We present results of first-principles pseudopotential calculations for an ordered monolayer growth of Ge on Si(001)(2x1). Our results strongly support the asymmetric Ge-Ge dimer model. We also provide a detailed discussion of the nature of the bonding within the overlayer and between the overlayer and the substrate.


Stephen Jenkins
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