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Discrete model for pattern formation in surface structuring tecniques

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Abstract Book of the XXIII IUPAP International Conference on Statistical Physics, Genova, Italy, (9-13 July 2007)

Abstract

We present a 2+1 dimensional discrete solid-on-solid model evolving in time using a kinetic Monte Carlo method to simulate pattern formation appearing in micro-structuring of kerfs (grooves) on metallic surfaces by means of laser-induced jet-chemical etching (LJE). We propose a minimal phenomenological representation of the system dynamics by the interplay of two mechanisms: curvature dependent erosion and thermally activated surface diffusion. The simulation allows to represent the main parameters of the experiment in a probabilistic sense, and within certain parameter ranges, reproduces some morphological aspects of the structures, in particular kerfs with periodic ripples. We thoroughly explore the parameter space of this model in order to characterize the conditions for the ripple regimes. Finally, we discuss the application of this method to other structuring techniques where pattern formation occurs.

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