Structure and energetics of P-rich GaP(001) surfaces

Authors
Pulci, O Schimdt, WG Bechstedt, F
Citation
O. Pulci et al., Structure and energetics of P-rich GaP(001) surfaces, PHYS ST S-A, 184(1), 2001, pp. 105-110
Citations number
21
Categorie Soggetti
Apllied Physucs/Condensed Matter/Materiales Science
Journal title
PHYSICA STATUS SOLIDI A-APPLIED RESEARCH
ISSN journal
00318965 → ACNP
Volume
184
Issue
1
Year of publication
2001
Pages
105 - 110
Database
ISI
SICI code
0031-8965(20010315)184:1<105:SAEOPG>2.0.ZU;2-Q
Abstract
The energetics and atomic structure of the P-rich GaP(001) surface are stud ied by first-principles total-energy calculations. Fur (2 x 2) reconstructe d surfaces we predict the formation of a P bilayer, which is semiconducting due the formation of inequivalent dimers.