Epitaxial crystalline film with psuedo-tenfold symmetry formed by Au-deposition on a decagonal Al72Ni12Co16 quasicrystal

M. Shimoda, T. J. Sato, A. P. Tsai, J. Q. Guo

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Abstract

We have succeeded in growing an epitaxial film on a quasicrystal. Au-depositions on a quasiperiodic surface of a decagonal Al-Ni-Co quasicrystal gave rise to an epitaxial film with a tenfold symmetry, i.e., a layer of multiply twinned AuAl2 crystals with (110)-oriented surfaces and azimuthal orientations corresponding to the tenfold symmetry of the substrate.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)11288-11291
Number of pages4
JournalPhysical Review B - Condensed Matter and Materials Physics
Volume62
Issue number17
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2000 Nov 1
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics

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