Description
Book SynopsisA comprehensive, authoritative introduction to the central issues in surface science. This volume takes a practical, experimental approach to modern surface science. Professor John B. Hudson promotes an intuitive understanding of the concepts of surface science by using physical examples to illustrate basic surface structures and phenomena.
Table of ContentsSURFACE STRUCTURE, THERMODYNAMICS, AND MOBILITY.
Atomic Structure of Surfaces.
Electronic Structure of Surfaces.
Surface Tension.
Thermodynamics of One-Component Systems.
Thermodynamics of Multicomponent Systems.
Surface Mobility.
GAS-SURFACE INTERACTIONS.
The Kinetic Theory of Gases.
Molecular Beam Formation.
Gas Scattering.
Adsorption-The Kinetic View.
Physical Adsorption.
Chemisorption.
Surface Chemical Reactions.
ENERGETIC PARTICLE-SURFACE INTERACTIONS.
Electron-Surface Interactions.
Ion-Surface Interactions.
Photon-Surface Interactions.
CRYSTAL GROWTH.
Crystal Nucleation and Growth.
Index.
