Level-set methods for the simulation of epitaxial phenomena

Citation
Mf. Gyure et al., Level-set methods for the simulation of epitaxial phenomena, PHYS REV E, 58(6), 1998, pp. R6927-R6930
Citations number
22
Categorie Soggetti
Physics
Journal title
PHYSICAL REVIEW E
ISSN journal
1063651X → ACNP
Volume
58
Issue
6
Year of publication
1998
Part
A
Pages
R6927 - R6930
Database
ISI
SICI code
1063-651X(199812)58:6<R6927:LMFTSO>2.0.ZU;2-I
Abstract
We introduce a model for epitaxial phenomena based on the motion of island boundaries, which is described by the level-set method. Our model treats th e growing film as a continuum in the lateral direction, but retains atomist ic discreteness in the growth direction. An example of such an "island dyna mics" model using the level-set method is presented and compared with the c orresponding rate equation description. Extensions of our methodology to mo re general settings are then discussed. [S1063-651X(98)50212-7].