Realistic simulations of Au(100): Grand Canonical Monte Carlo and Molecular Dynamics
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The large surface density changes associated with the (100) noble metals surface hex-reconstruction suggest the use of non-particle conserving simulation methods. We present an example of a surface Grand Canonical Monte Carlo applied to the transformation of a square non reconstructed surface to the hexagonally covered low temperature stable Au(100). On the other hand, classical Molecular Dynamics allows to investigate microscopic details of the reconstruction dynamics, and we show, as an example, retraction of a step and its interplay with the surface reconstruction/deconstruction mechanism.
9 pages, 5 figures, accepted for publication in Surf. Rev. and Letters (ICSOS-6)
9 pages, 5 figures, accepted for publication in Surf. Rev. and Letters (ICSOS-6)