Theoretical Modeling of Epitaxial Graphene Growth on the Ir(111) Surface

• Κύριος συγγραφέας: Tetlow, Holly Alexandra (Συγγραφέας)
• Συγγραφή απο Οργανισμό/Αρχή: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Μορφή: Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2017.
• Σειρά: Springer Theses, Recognizing Outstanding Ph.D. Research,
• Θέματα: Physics.; Surfaces (Physics).; Interfaces (Physical sciences).; Thin films.; Nanotechnology.; Materials > Surfaces.; Surface and Interface Science, Thin Films.; Surfaces and Interfaces, Thin Films.

One possible method of producing high-quality graphene is to grow it epitaxially; this thesis investigates the mechanisms involved in doing so. It describes how the initial stages of growth on the Ir(111) surface are modelled using both rate equations and kinetic Monte Carlo, based upon nudged elast...

Πίνακας περιεχομένων:

• Introduction
• Theoretical Methods
• Producing a Source of Carbon: Hydrocarbon Decomposition
• Hydrocarbon Decomposition: Kinetic Monte Carlo Algorithm
• Thermal Decomposition in Graphene Growth: Kinetic Monte Carlo Results
• Beginnings of Growth: Carbon Cluster Nucleation
• Removing Defects: Healing Single Vacancy Defects
• Final Remarks.