Physics – Condensed Matter – Materials Science
Scientific paper
2008-04-02
Physics
Condensed Matter
Materials Science
Submitted to PRL
Scientific paper
The nature of the alpha-Sn/Ge(111) surface is still a matter of debate. In particular, two possible configurations have been proposed for the 3x3 ground state of this surface: one with two Sn adatoms in a lower position with respect to the third one (1U2D) and the other with opposite configuration (2U1D). By means of first-principles quasiparticle calculations we could simulate STM images as a function of bias voltage and compare them with STM experimental results at 78K, obtaining an unambiguous indication that the stable configuration for the alpha-Sn/Ge(111) surface is the 1U2D. The possible inequivalence of the two down Sn adatoms is also discussed.
Colonna S.
Cricenti A.
Gori P.
Lay Guy Le
Pulci Olivia
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