Abstract
Molecular dynamics simulations of tracer diffusion in the pressure range of 0-200 atmospheres were carried out to explore the relation between surface diffusion and the pressure in the gas phase. Calculations were performed for a model system describing the diffusion of an atom like particle on the Ru(001) surface. A diffusion mechanism deduced through careful analysis of a large number of individual trajectories clarified the relationship between the pressure and both pre-exponential factor and diffusion activation energy.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 3868-3873 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Journal of Chemical Physics |
Volume | 113 |
Issue number | 9 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Sep 2000 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Physics and Astronomy
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry