Abstract
Three forms of elastic and plastic deformations at Au(111) surfaces have been observed by high-resolution electron microscopy. These are normal expansion of the first surface interplanar spacing, lateral expansions through surface dislocations, and the development of hill-and-valley structure or elastic buckling depending upon the sample morphology. These effects are interpreted as evidence for a positive, tangential surface pressure (surface stress) consistent with effects in gold alloys, and small-gold-particle internal and electronic structures.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 656-658 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Physical Review Letters |
Volume | 52 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1984 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Physics and Astronomy