Theoretical Modeling of Epitaxial Graphene Growth on the Ir(111) Surface

1. Review of Epitaxial Graphene Growth
Holly Alexandra Tetlow

2. Theoretical Modelling Methods
Holly Alexandra Tetlow

3. Producing a Source of Carbon: Hydrocarbon Decomposition
Holly Alexandra Tetlow

4. Hydrocarbon Decomposition: Kinetic Monte Carlo Algorithm
Holly Alexandra Tetlow

5. Thermal Decomposition in Graphene Growth: Kinetic Monte Carlo Results
Holly Alexandra Tetlow

6. Beginnings of Growth: Carbon Cluster Nucleation
Holly Alexandra Tetlow

7. Removing Defects: Healing Single Vacancy Defects
Holly Alexandra Tetlow

8. Final Remarks
Holly Alexandra Tetlow

Keywords: Physics, Surface and Interface Science, Thin Films, Nanotechnology, Surfaces and Interfaces, Thin Films