Computer studies of the reflection of 30 keV N +2 ions from a (010)Cu surface

The reflection of 30 keV N + 2 molecular ions from a Cu(010) surface has been studied using molecular dynamics multiple interaction simulations. The model is used to investigate the trajectories leading to the reflection of undissociated N + 2 ions. A theoretical analysis of the reflection of diatom...

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Published inSurface science Vol. 149; no. 2; pp. 500 - 516
Main Authors Jakas, Mario M., Harrison, Don E.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier B.V 1985
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Summary:The reflection of 30 keV N + 2 molecular ions from a Cu(010) surface has been studied using molecular dynamics multiple interaction simulations. The model is used to investigate the trajectories leading to the reflection of undissociated N + 2 ions. A theoretical analysis of the reflection of diatomic molecules is also given, which provides proper insight into the process as well as a useful guide to the simulations. In contrast to previous theories, correlations in the motion of molecule's nuclei were found to play an important role on the. reflection of bound clusters.
ISSN:0039-6028
1879-2758
DOI:10.1016/0039-6028(85)90078-0