Growth mechanism and modification of electronic and magnetic properties of silicene

Liu Hong-Sheng, Han Nan-Nan, Zhao Ji-Jun†

(a) Atomic structures, (b) local density of states (LDOS), (c) on-site Mulliken charges (| e |), (d) charge differential densities of Si₂₄@Ag (111) system. The LDOS comes from the central six silicon atoms (3p orbital) highlighted by red balls as well as the Ag atoms (4d orbital) highlighted by green ball right underneath the Si hexagon. In panel (d), red (blue) zone loses (gains) charge.^{[ 28 ]}