An Atomic View of Motion on Surfaces
Abstract
We use the scanning tunneling microscope to obtain an atomic scale view of the motion of adsorbates on surfaces. For sufficiently slow diffusion, we follow this motion in real time. For faster adsorbate motion we are able to observe the partial and transient occupancy of surface sites on the time scale of our measurements. For lateral motion induced by surface processes such as adsorption or chemical reaction, we are able to analyze the final positions of the adsorbates or reaction products in order to measure the distances covered and to elucidate the means by which energy is accommodated to the surface.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 10, 1994
- Accession Number
- ADA285565
Entities
People
- J. H. Ferris
- M. J. Abrams
- M. M. Kamna
- M. T. Cygan
- Paul S. Weiss
Organizations
- Pennsylvania State University