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Surface topography of single crystals of face- centered-cubic, body-centered-cubic, sodium chloride, diamond, and zinc blende structures
Image processed high resolution TEM images of diamond crystals found in oxidized acid residues of carbonaceous chondrites are presented. Two models of the origin of the diamonds are discussed. The model proposed by Lewis et al. (1987) supposes that the diamonds formed under low pressure conditions, whereas that of Blake et al (1988) suggests that the diamonds formed due to particle-particle collisions behind supernova shock waves. The TEM images of the diamond presented support the high pressure model.
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From intermolecular force studies, it is now known that the overall non-additive contribution to the lattice enegy is positive so that analysis based on only pairwise additivity suggests a shallower intermolecular potential than the true value. Two body contributions alone are also known to be categorically unable to even qualitatively describe some configurations of molecular clusters in the gas phase or the general relaxation and reconstruction of fcc crystal surfaces. In addition, the many-body contribution was shown to play a key role in the stability of certain crystal structures. In these recent analyses, a relatively simple potential energy function (PEF), comprising only a two-body Mie-type potential plus a three-body Axilrod-Teller-type potential, was found to be extremely effective. This same parametric PEF is applied to describe the bulk stability and surface energy for the diamond cubic structure. To test the stability condition, the FCC, BCC, diamond cubic, graphite and beta-tin structures were considered.
Resistive relativistic magnetohydrodynamic (RRMHD) simulations are applied to investigate the system evolution of relativistic magnetic reconnection. A time-split Harten-Lan-van Leer method is employed. Under a localized resistivity, the system exhibits a fast reconnection jet with an Alfv enic Lorentz factor inside a narrow Petschek-type exhaust. Various shock structures are resolved in and around the plasmoid such as the post-plasmoid vertical shocks and the "diamond-chain" structure due to multiple shock reflections. Under a uniform resistivity, Sweet-Parker-type reconnection slowly evolves. Under a current-dependent resistivity, plasmoids are repeatedly formed in an elongated current sheet. It is concluded that the resistivity model is of critical importance for RRMHD modeling of relativistic magnetic reconnection.
A fine structure was discovered in the low-energy peak of the secondary electron emission spectra of the diamond surface with negative electron affinity. We studied this structure for the (100) surface of the natural type-IIb diamond crystal. We have found that the low-energy peak consists of a total of four maxima. The relative energy positions of three of them could be related to the electron energy minima near the bottom of the conduction band. The fourth peak, having the lowest energy, was attributed to the breakup of the bulk exciton at the surface during the process of secondary electron emission.
The general theory of conduction in a piezoresistive material subjected to temperature change is derived and the basic equations needed to design and apply test chips for thermal stress measurement are established. A general expression is obtained for the resistance changes which occur in an arbitrarily oriented 1D filamentary conductor subjected to general 3D stress states and arbitrary temperature changes. The derived formula is valid for crystals such as silicon which have cubic symmetry and diamond lattice structures. Basic equations are presented for the resistance changes experienced by stressed in-plane resistors fabricated on (100) silicon wafers. The established theory is applied to a simple two-element sensor rosette. A test chip containing this rosette configuration is designed and fabricated, and a suitable calibration system is constructed.
A power source that converts a-particle energy into electricity by coulomb collision in doped diamond films is described. Alpha particle decay from curium-244 creates electron-hole pairs by free- ing electrons and holes inside the crystal lattice in N- and P-doped diamond films. Ohmic contacts provide electrical connection to an electronic device. Due to the built-in electric field at the rectifying junction across the hT- and P-doped diamond films, the free electrons are constrained to traveling in generally one direction. This one direction then supplies electrons in a manner similar to that of a battery. The radioactive curium layer may be disposed on diamond films for even distribution of a-particle radiation. The resulting power source may be mounted on a diamond substrate that serves to insulate structures below the diamond substrate from a-particle emission. Additional insulation or isolation may be provided in order to prevent damage from a-particle collision. N-doped silicon may be used instead of N-doped diamond.
The NASA TransHab project was a flight development program of a crewed inflatable habitat designed for in-space use. Through the course of the development, several novel technologies were developed and patented by NASA. One of these patents included information regarding a custom seam stitch that was used in the TransHab restraint layer design. As the patent protection has ended, the details of the custom seam stitch are being disclosed. The seam stitch developed during the TransHab program is known as the ‘tapered diamond stitch’ and includes both a ‘single’ and ‘double’ tapered diamond pattern for ‘end termination’ and ‘continuous’ webbing components respectively. It was designed for 1-in wide Kevlar webbings with load ratings of 6,000 lbf and 12,500 lbf. The stitch pattern was designed to gradually transfer load along the length of the seam using a tapered diamond geometry. The diamond stitch has been shown in tensile testing to provide greater than 85% load strength efficiency, compared to the pristine webbing.
A revolution in the diamond technology is in progress, as the low-pressure process becomes an industrial reality. It will soon be possible to take advantage of the demanding properties of diamond to develop a myriad of new applications, particularly for self-lubricating, wear-resistant, and superhard coatings. The production of large diamond films or sheets at low cost, a distinct possibility in the not-too-distant future, may drastically change tribology technology, particularly regarding solid lubricants and lubricating materials and systems. This paper reviews the structures and properties of natural and synthetic diamonds to gain a better understanding of the tribological properties of diamond and related materials. Atomic and crystal structure, impurities, mechanical properties, and indentation hardness of diamond are described.
A revolution in diamond technology is in progress as the low-pressure process becomes an industrial reality. It will soon be possible to take advantage of the demanding properties of diamond to develop a myriad of new applications, particularly for self-lubricating, wear, and superhard coatings. The production of large diamond films or sheets at low cost, a distinct possibility in the not-too-distant future, may drastically change tribology technology, particularly solid lubricants and lubricating materials and systems. This chapter reviews the structures and properties of natural and synthetic diamond to gain a better understanding of the tribological properties of diamond and related materials to be described in the following chapters. Atomic and crystal structure, impurities, mechanical properties, and indentation hardness of diamond are described.
Cliftonite occurrence, internal structure, orientation within kamacite and implications on origin of diamonds in meteorites
Theoretical studies are reported for the reaction of FN02 with the radicals CH3, t-butyl, and C13H21, which are templates for the radical site of a hydrogenated diamond surface. All structures axe fully optimized using density functional theory (DFT) based on the B3LYP functional. Calibration calculations axe performed for CH3 + FNO2 using the coupled cluster approach, the the internally contracted multireference configuration. interaction method, and second order perturbation theory based upon complete active space SCF (CASSCF) reference wave function. These calibration calculations support the B3LYP approach for the calculation of bond energies, but show the B3LYP barrier is too low. Combining the calibration calculations with the larger clusters yields our best estimate of a barrier of about 10 kcal/mol. for the reaction of FNO2 with a radical site on hydrogenated diamond.
A semi-empirical model has been developed to determine the complete crystallographic orientation dependence of the growth rate for vapor phase epitaxy (VPE). Previous researchers have been able to determine this dependence for a limited range of orientations; however, our model yields relative growth rate information for any orientation. This model for diamond and zincblende structure materials is based on experimental growth rate data, gas phase diffusion, and surface reactions. Data for GaAs chloride VPE is used to illustrate the model. The resulting growth rate polar diagrams are used in conjunction with Wulff constructions to simulate epitaxial layer shapes as grown on patterned substrates. In general, this model can be applied to a variety of materials and vapor phase epitaxy systems.
The results are reported of electron energy loss spectra (EELS) measurements on diamond residues from carbonaceous meteorites designed to elucidate the structure and composition of interstellar diamonds. Dynamic effective medium theory is used to model the dielectric properties of the diamonds and in particular to synthesize the observed spectra as mixtures of diamond and various pi-bonded carbons. The results are shown to be quantitatively consistent with the idea that diamonds and their surfaces are the only contributors to the electron energy loss spectra of the diamond residues and that these peculiar spectra are the result of the exceptionally small grain size and large specific surface area of the interstellar diamonds.
This report presents the results of the secondary electron emission spectroscopy study of hydrogenated diamond surfaces for single crystals and chemical vapor-deposited polycrystalline films. One-electron calculations of Auger spectra of diamond surfaces having various hydrogen coverages are presented, the major features of the experimental spectra are explained, and a theoretical model for Auger spectra of hydrogenated diamond surfaces is proposed. An energy shift and a change in the line shape of the carbon core-valence-valence (KVV) Auger spectra were observed for diamond surfaces after exposure to an electron beam or by annealing at temperatures higher than 950 C. This change is related to the redistribution of the valence-band local density of states caused by hydrogen desorption from the surface. A strong negative electron affinity (NEA) effect, which appeared as a large, narrow peak in the low-energy portion of the spectrum of the secondary electron energy distribution, was also observed on the diamond surfaces. A fine structure in this peak, which was found for the first time, reflected the energy structure of the bottom of the conduction band. Further, the breakup of the bulk excitons at the surface during secondary electron emission was attributed to one of the features of this structure. The study demonstrated that the NEA type depends on the extent of hydrogen coverage of the diamond surface, changing from the true type for the completely hydrogenated surface to the effective type for the partially hydrogenated surface.
The structural-mapping approximation introduced by Lutsko and Baus (1990) in the generalized effective-liquid approximation is extended to include a local thermodynamic mapping based on a spatially dependent effective density for approximating the solid phase in terms of the uniform liquid. This latter approximation, called the local generalized effective-liquid approximation (LGELA) yields excellent predictions for the free energy of hard-sphere solids and for the conditions of coexistence of a hard-sphere fcc solid with a liquid. Moreover, the predicted free energy remains single valued for calculations with more loosely packed crystalline structures, such as the diamond lattice. The spatial dependence of the weighted density makes the LGELA useful in the study of inhomogeneous solids.
A unique plasma gun employing coaxial carbon electrodes was used in an attempt to deposit thin films of amorphous diamond-like carbon. A number of different structural, compositional, and electrical characterization techniques were used to characterize these films. These included scanning electron microscopy, scanning transmission electron microscopy, X ray diffraction and absorption, spectrographic analysis, energy dispersive spectroscopy, and selected area electron diffraction. Optical absorption and electrical resistivity measurements were also performed. The films were determined to be primarily amorphous, with poor adhesion to fused silica substrates. Many inclusions of particulates were found to be present as well. Analysis of these particulates revealed the presence of trace impurities, such as Fe and Cu, which were also found in the graphite electrode material. The electrodes were the source of these impurities. No evidence of diamond-like crystallite structure was found in any of the film samples. Details of the apparatus, experimental procedure, and film characteristics are presented.