Full Description
Covering interface science from a novel surface science perspective, this unique handbook offers a comprehensive overview of this burgeoning field. Eight topical volumes cover basic concepts & methods, elemental and composite surfaces, solid-gas, solid-liquid and inorganic-biological interfaces, as well as applications of surface science in nanotechnology, materials science and molecular electronics. With its broad scope and clear structure, it is ideal as a reference for scientists working in the field, as well as an introduction for newcomers.
Contents
I. Introduction: Intuitive approach to surface science Klaus Wandelt II. Introduction to the theory of metal surfaces Angelos Michaelidis and Matthias Scheffler III. Experimental surface methods 1. Experimental basics Marko Kralj and Klaus Wandelt 2. Electron based methods 2.1 Low energy electron diffraction Klaus Heinz 2.2 Photoelectron Spectroscopy and Diffraction Jurg Osterwalder 2.3 Electron spectroscopy data bases, standardization Cedric Powell and Alexander Jablonski 2.4 Two-photon photoelectron spectroscopy Thomas Fauster 3. Ion beam methods John O?Connor 4. Photon based methods 4.1 Photon spectroscopies Steve D. Barrett, Chris Lucas and Rasmita Raval 4.2 X-ray diffraction Elias Vlieg 5. Scanning probe techniques Angelika Kuhnle and Michael Reichling
