Regular pattern formation through the retraction and pinch-off of edges during solid-state dewetting of patterned single crystal films

We report the formation of regular patterns of metal lines via solid-state dewetting of lithographically patterned single-crystal Ni(110) films with square and cross shapes. During the solid-state dewetting, valleys develop behind retracting edges and eventually lead to pinch-off and formation of li...

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Main Authors: Ye, Jongpil (Contributor), Thompson, Carl V. (Contributor)
Other Authors: Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Materials Science and Engineering (Contributor)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: American Physical Society, 2011-05-27T19:08:41Z.
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