Surface Scattering Experiments with Conduction Electrons

ISBN-13: 9783662149478 / Angielski / Miękka / 2013 / 97 str.

Dieter Schumacher

Opis

Surface Scattering Experiments with Conduction Electrons shows how this process can be used to investigate surface processes of thin metal films. Since a thin film is in one direction of a size comparable to the mean free path of the conduction electrons, such a film is both substrate and sensor and must be characterized by other surface-analytical methodsas demonstrated here. Also discussed is how the dc-resistivity measurement permits the study of surface processes such as adsorption, desorption, and surface diffusion up to crystalline growth. The in situ observation of epitaxial growth is additionally shown to be possible. Thus the electronic structure of superimposed metal films and superlattices can be elucidated. This is an essential topic for all surface physicists.

Spis treści

The electrical conductivity of thin metal films.- Concepts to describe the surface influence.- Thin metal films on glass supports.- Studies of surface and growth processes.- Final remarks.

O autorze

Surface Scattering Experiments with Conduction Electrons provides a new tool for experimental surface physicists. Conduction electrons in thin metal films are used to characterize surface processes such as adsorption, desorption, and surface diffusion up to the first stages of crystalline growth. This is essential reading for all scientists working in the field.