Time-resolved electron microscopy studies of the structure of nanoparticles and their melting

Y. Lereah*, R. Kofman, J. M. Pénisson, G. Deutscher, P. Cheyssac, T. Ben David, A. Bourret

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Abstract

We review our quantitative results related to the physical properties of metallic nanoparticles that were obtained by time-resolved electron microscopy. These studies include the solid–liquid transition and structural instabilities. Surface melting has been demonstrated, quantitatively measured and analysed within the frainework of a phenomenological model. The nature of the liauid layer is discussed. Quantitative studies of the structural instabilities indicate a spontaneous appearance of twin defects inside the nanoparticles and their spontaneous disappearance. It has been found that this process is thermally activated.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1801-1819
Number of pages19
JournalPhilosophical Magazine B: Physics of Condensed Matter; Statistical Mechanics, Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Properties
Volume81
Issue number11
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 2001

Funding

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French Ministry for Foreign Affairs
Israeli Ministry of Science

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