2008/09/29 by Corsin Battaglia, Claude Monney, Battaglia, Corsin +11
Physics and Astronomy · #FOS: Physical sciences #Other Condensed Matter (cond-mat.other) #cond-mat.other
paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.0809.4967
arxiv created 2008/09/29 · arxiv updated 2009/12/01
Si(331)-(12x1) is the only confirmed planar silicon surface with a stable reconstruction located between (111) and (110). We have optimized the annealing sequence and are able to obtain almost defect free, atomically precise surface areas approaching micrometer dimensions. The unprecedented perfection of the surface combined with its pronounced structural anisotropy makes it a promising candidate to serve as template for the growth of self-assembled one-dimensional nanostructure arrays.