The above is one of the thin film processes where Frank-van der Merwe (herein referred to as FM) has adatoms stacked on its interface. The end result of the process is the formation of complete layers with smooth surfaces. Two-dimensional structures of layers are formed. The formation is an indication that original films are created before the subsequent layers.1
Frank-van der merwe process proceeds through three different phases. The three phases include volume – weber growth and Stransky-Kravtsov process. All the processes work together to realise specific processes in thin-film formations.2 Film formation has different structures, especially with reference to the dimensional structure. Frank-van der merwe process is realised in the formation of two-dimensional processes. The measurements of a film range from a monolayer to a few micrometres as far as thickness is concerned. The Frank-van der merwe process, as such, is the growth of mini-atoms to realise specific surfaces that are made of complete layers.3
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Footnotes
- Chen, p. 53.
- Kittel, p. 51.
- Sze, p. 28.