Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Manipulation of Metallic Nanoclusters on Double-Layer Substrates

Molecular dynamics simulations are carried out to investigate the manipulation of metallic clusters on double-layer surfaces. Combinations of Au, Ni and Cu are considered as building materials for the main substrate and the interfacial layer. Sutton-Chen many-body potential is used as interatomic potential. The conditions which are subjected to change in the tests include particle's and substrate's material. Along this line we investigate the effect of addition of metallic solid films as lubricant layer on the quality of manipulation. Obtaining this sort of knowledge is highly beneficial for further experiments in order to be able to plan the conditions and routines which guarantee better success in the manipulation process

Keywords:

Metallic Nanoparticles , Nanomanipulation , Double-Layer Substrates , Molecular Dynamics Simulations