Nanoparticle formation induced by low-energy ion bombardment of island thin films

• Published in: Applied physics. A, Materials science & processing Vol. 76; no. 4; pp. 577 - 587
• Main Authors: P szti, Z., Pet, G., Horv th, Z.E., Geszti, O., Karacs, A., Guczi, L.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 01.03.2003
• Subjects: Alloy systems; Alloying effects; Electron spectroscopy; Ion bombardment; Nanomaterials; Nanostructure; Silicon substrates; Transmission electron microscopy

In order to explore whether low-energy ion bombardment of island thin films can be applied for preparation of nanoparticles supported on solid surfaces, morphological and compositional modifications of discontinuous silver layers deposited onto amorphous carbon or native oxide covered silicon substr...