ISSN:
0002-2667
Source:
Emerald Fulltext Archive Database 1994-2005
Topics:
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
Notes:
Purpose - Combining the characteristic of satellite "minisize nucleus" non-equilibrium molecular dynamics (NEMD) method is used. We select corresponding Tersoff potential energy function to build model and, respectively, simulate thermal conductivities of silicon nanometer thin film. Design/methodology/approach - NEMD method is used, and the corresponding Tersoff potential energy function is used to build model. Findings - The thermal conductivities of silicon nanometer thin film are markedly below the corresponding thermal conductivities of their crystals under identical temperature. The thermal conductivities are rising with the increase of thickness of thin film; what's more, the conductivities have a linear approximation with thickness of the thin film. Research limitations/implications - It is difficult to do physics experiment. Practical implications - The findings have some theory guidance to analyze satellite thermal control. Originality/value - The calculation results of thermal conductivities specify distinct size effect. The normal direction thick film thermal conductivity of silicon crystal declines with the increasing temperature. The thermal conductivities are rising with the increase of thickness of thin film; what's more, the conductivities have a linear approximation with thickness of the thin film.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/00022660510628462
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