Structure and Energetics of the Si- SiO2 Interface

Yuhai Tu and J. Tersoff
Phys. Rev. Lett. 84, 4393 – Published 8 May 2000
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Abstract

Using a Monte Carlo approach, we identify low-energy structures for the (001)-oriented SiSiO2 interface. The optimal interface structure found consists of an ordered array of Si-O-Si “bridges,” with low strain energy. This structure explains several puzzling experimental observations.

  • Received 7 September 1999

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.84.4393

©2000 American Physical Society

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Yuhai Tu and J. Tersoff

  • IBM Research Division, T. J. Watson Research Center, P.O. Box 218, Yorktown Heights, New York 10598

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Vol. 84, Iss. 19 — 8 May 2000

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