Concepts in Surface Physics (Springer Series in Surface Sciences) - Hardcover

Desjonqueres, M-C.; Spanjaard, D.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 354056506X ISBN 13: 9783540565062

Publisher: Springer, 1993

Synopsis

The study of phenomena at solid surfaces is of great importance in physics, because a solid sample is always in contact with other media via its surface. "Concepts in Surface Physics" provides a tutorial treatment of the main concepts of the physics of crystal surfaces. Emphasis is placed on simplified calculations - and the corresponding detailed analytical derivations - that are able to throw light on the most important physical mechanisms. More rigorous techniques, which often require a large amount of computer time, are also explained. Theory is compared with experimentwhere possible, with the experimental methods being described from a theoretical rather than a technical viewpoint. Topics treated include thermodynamic and statistical properties of clean and absorbate covered surfaces, atomic structure, vibrational properties, electronic structure, and the theory of physisorption and chemisorption.

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Concepts in Aurface Physics presents a tutorial treatment of the main concepts and phenomena of the physics of crystal surfaces. Emphasis is placed on simplified calculations - and the corresponding detailed analytical derivations - that are able to throw light on the most important physical mechanisms. More rigorous techniques, which often require a large amount of computer time, are also explained. The topics treated include thermodynamic and statistical properties of clean nd adsorbate-covered surfaces, atomic structure, vibrational properties, electronic structure, and the theory of physisorption and chemisorption. As well as including some improvements on the original book, this second edition has been supplemented with problems to encourage students to investigate the subject more thoroughly.

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer
• Publication date: 1993
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 354056506X
• ISBN 13: 9783540565062
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 565