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Relaxation of Surface Steps Towards Equilibrium

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Dynamics of Crystal Surfaces and Interfaces

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The relaxation of isolated, pairs of and ensembles of steps on crystal surfaces towards equilibrium is reviewed, for systems both above and below the roughening transition temperature. Results of Monte Carlo simulations are discussed, together with analytic theories and experimental findings. Elementary dynaniical processes are, below roughening, step fluctuations, step-step repulsion and annihilation of steps. Evaporation kinetics arid surface diffusion are considered.

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Selke, W. (2002). Relaxation of Surface Steps Towards Equilibrium. In: Duxbury, P.M., Pence, T.J. (eds) Dynamics of Crystal Surfaces and Interfaces. Fundamental Materials Research. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-306-47071-3_12

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