Observation of a Universal Aggregation Mechanism and a Possible Phase Transition in Au Sputtered by Swift Heavy Ions

P. K. Kuiri, B. Joseph, H. P. Lenka +4

Two exponents, $\delta$, for size distribution of $n$-atom clusters, $Y(n)\sim n^{-\delta }$, have been found in Au clusters sputtered from embedded Au nanoparticles under swift heavy ion irr…