Structure of the laser annealed Si(1 1 1)-(1 × 1) surface

Abstract LEED analysis of the laser annealed Si(1 1 1)-(1 × 1) surface shows that a model with a graphite-like top double layer of atoms with a spacing of 2.95±0.02 A from the second double layer describes the LEED data as well as the Zehner model, but involves large displacements of the atoms normal to the surface as required by ion scattering results. It is suggested that this model provides a natural interpretation of the low energy He atom scattering data for the Si(1 1 1)-(7 × 7) surface.