The rich behaviour of atoms diffusing on surfaces continues to hold surprises. New calculations suggest that some atoms prefer to diffuse just below the surface.
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Tromp, R. Atoms go underground. Nature Mater 2, 212–213 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1038/nmat869
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