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Dynamic Scaling of Ion-Sputtered Surfaces

Year: 1995

Type: article

Abstract: We derive a stochastic nonlinear equation to describe the evolution and scaling properties of surfaces eroded by ion bombardment. The coefficients appearing in the equation can be calculated explicitly in terms of the physical parameters characterizing the sputtering process. We find that transitions may take place between various scaling behaviors when experimental parameters, such as the angle of incidence of the incoming ions or their average penetration depth, are varied.

Source: Physical Review Letters

DOI: 10.1103/physrevlett.74.4746

Authors: Rodolfo Cuerno, Albert-László Barabási

Institutions: Boston University, IBM Research - Thomas J. Watson Research Center

Language: English

Topic: Ion-surface interactions and analysis

Subfield: Computational Mechanics

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2070591607

FWCI: 17.32

Cites: 33

Cited by: 514

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