Surface topography induced by ion impact on solids: 3D Monte Carlo calculation
- 16 August 1993
- journal article
- Published by IOP Publishing in Journal of Physics: Condensed Matter
- Vol. 5 (33A) , A257-A258
- https://doi.org/10.1088/0953-8984/5/33a/086
Abstract
Average single-ion impact on solids has been studied by a 3D Monte Carlo approach. A spatially non-homogeneous relaxation, applied afterwards, leads to the formation of a crater at the surface. The main features of the crater agree well with experimental observations by STM.Keywords
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