Kinetic modeling of the growth of copper clusters of various heights in subsurface layers of lead

The growth of subsurface copper clusters of various shapes and heights during the deposition of copper onto lead has been studied by kinetic modeling. The heights and radii of clusters have been calculated. Based on a comparison with experimental data, it is established that significant differences in the heights of clusters possessing different shapes are determined by the specific elastic energy of the copper cluster–lead interface.