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A Multilayer Approach to the Design of Fine Dispersed Metallic two Component Materials

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 February 2011

C. Eisenmenger-Sittner ,
R. Behr ,
A. Bergauer ,
A. Hejl  and
W. Bauer
C. Eisenmenger-Sittner
Affiliation:
Institut für Angewandte und Technische Physik
R. Behr
Affiliation:
Institut für Angewandte und Technische Physik
A. Bergauer
Affiliation:
Institut für Angewandte und Technische Physik
A. Hejl
Affiliation:
Institut für Angewandte und Technische Physik
W. Bauer
Affiliation:
Institit für Allgemeine Physik Technische, Universität Wien, Österreich
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Abstract

In the common applications of multilayer materials a strict separation of the single layers as well as very sharply defined interlayer interfaces are highly desired. On the otherhand there exists a large class of materials which consist of small particles dispersed in a matrix with mechanically different properties.

In this paper the theoretical concepts of producing this second class of materials via a multilayer deposition approach are presented. Although the focus is on the preparation ofsputter deposited immiscible metallic two component materials, the concepts presented arevalid for a greater variety of materials and deposition techniques.

The phase distribution as well as the roughness evolution of a material consisting of oneisland- and one layer forming component is quantitatively described by considerations about the minimization of the surface free energy of the whole system. On the atomistic level the formation of critical nuclei on an arbitrarily shaped surface is briefly discussed and a connection to the thermodynamic minimization of the surface free energy is made.

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Research Article
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MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 382: Symposium G – Structure and Properties of Multilayered Thin Films , 1995 , 141
Copyright
Copyright © Materials Research Society 1995

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