DIFFUSION OF XENON ON A PLATINUM SURFACE - THE INFLUENCE OF CORRELATED FLIGHTS

Authors
SHOLL DS SKODJE RT
Citation
Ds. Sholl et Rt. Skodje, DIFFUSION OF XENON ON A PLATINUM SURFACE - THE INFLUENCE OF CORRELATED FLIGHTS, Physica. D, 71(1-2), 1994, pp. 168-184
Citations number
45
Categorie Soggetti
Mathematical Method, Physical Science",Physics,"Physycs, Mathematical
Journal title
Physica. D → ACNP
ISSN journal
01672789
Volume
71
Issue
1-2
Year of publication
1994
Pages
168 - 184
Database
ISI
SICI code
0167-2789(1994)71:1-2<168:DOXOAP>2.0.ZU;2-N
Abstract
Xenon diffusion on a Pt(111) surface is modeled using a classical traj ectory simulation employing an accurate semi-empirical potential funct ion. Good agreement with experimental results suggests that this syste m may provide a good empirical test for Hamiltonian transport models. Analysis of the trajectory data indicates that long and correlated fli ghts are centrally important in the diffusion process, although anomal ous diffusion is not observed. Evidence is seen for the influence of l ow order periodic orbits in promoting long flights.