Abstract
A study of the interactions of energetic ions with various surfaces using molecular dynamics simulations is reported. Silicon atoms in the amorphous region are readily mixed by argon ions. Limited mixing in the crystalline layer is observed. Fluorine adsorbed on the silicon surface does not mix into the layer with argon ion impact. When an energetic F+ impacts a silicon surface, the uptake and apparent sub-surface mixing of F is much greater than Ar+-induced mixing. However, a closer examination shows that the F impacts have primarily increased the Si surface area by creating crevices and cracks, and that the F remains mainly on the surface of this layer.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | A191-A195 |
Journal | Plasma Sources Science and Technology |
Volume | 11 |
Issue number | 3 A |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 2002 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | 25th International Conference on Phenomena in Ionizied Gases - Nagoya, Japan Duration: Jul 17 2001 → Jul 22 2001 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Condensed Matter Physics