Theoretical Modeling of Epitaxial Graphene Growth on the Ir(111) Surface

By Holly Alexandra Tetlow

Book Overview

Introduction.- Theoretical Methods.- Producing a Source of Carbon: Hydrocarbon Decomposition.- Hydrocarbon Decomposition: Kinetic Monte Carlo Algorithm.- Thermal Decomposition in Graphene Growth: Kinetic Monte Carlo Results.- Beginnings of Growth: Carbon Cluster Nucleation.- Removing Defects: Healing Single Vacancy Defects.- Final Remarks.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3319659715
• ISBN13: 9783319659718
• Release Date: October 2017
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 182 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"