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Electron localization and the nonmetal-to-metal transition at ultrathin alkali-metal/Si(111) interfaces
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Electron localization and the nonmetal-to-metal transition at ultrathin alkali-metal/Si(111) interfaces

H.H. Weitering, J. Chen, R. Pérez-Sandoz and N.J. DiNardo
Surface science, v 307(1), pp 978-983
1994

Abstract

The K/Si(111)7 × 7 and K/Si(111)(√3 × √3)R30°-B interfaces are nonmetallic at room temperature saturation coverage. In contrast, the Cs/Si(111)7 × 7 interface metallizes below saturation coverage. Possible mechanisms of electron localization in pre-metallized films will be discussed. We conclude that electron correlation effects are important in determining the electronic properties of these interfaces.

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Chemistry, Physical
Physics, Condensed Matter
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