Abstract
In this paper we consider particulate growth and coalescence beyond the liquid-like model when surface energy anisotropy effects are important. First the idea of multiple minima for composite particles via a modified Wulff construction is described. Experimental results for room temperature gold thin films are then presented, showing clear evidence for two-dimensional polyparticle network growth. These results are then combined with models of liquid-like and amorphous growth by a structure map for thin film structure. It is proposed that the structural aspects of particulate thin film growth can be described via such structure maps.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 309-315 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Thin Solid Films |
Volume | 136 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 15 1986 |
Funding
76ER02995 at Arizona State University and by the Science and Engineering Research Council, Gt. Britain.
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Surfaces and Interfaces
- Surfaces, Coatings and Films
- Metals and Alloys
- Materials Chemistry