The density of two-dimensional Ag adatom gases on W(110) is determined by
monitoring local electron reflectivity using low energy electron microscopy
(LEEM). This method of adatom concentration measurement can detect changes in
adatom density at least as small as 10−3 ML for a μm size region of
the surface. Using this technique at high temperatures, we measure the
sublimation rates of Ag adatoms on W(110). At lower temperatures, where Ag
adatoms condense into monolayer islands, we determine the temperature
dependence of the density of adatoms coexisting with this condensed phase and
compare it with previous estimates.Comment: Presented at the ECOSS 23 Conference (Berlin 2005