A theoretical study of cluster reactivity and the effects of electric field on adatom-surface bond
Posted on:1997-10-08
Degree:M.A
Type:Thesis
University:Rice University
Candidate:Akpati, Hilary Chukwuma
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GTID:2462390014981752
Subject:Physics
Abstract/Summary:
We have used the density functional ab initio method to study the reactivity of small clusters (ammonia reacting with GaAs clusters), and the effects of electric field on adatom-surface interactions (H and Al adsorbed on Si(111) surface). In the case of NH...