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Surface scattering experiments with conduction electrons

Title
Surface scattering experiments with conduction electrons / Dieter Schumacher.
Author
Schumacher, Dieter
Publication
Berlin ; New York : Springer-Verlag, ©1993.

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Description
93 pages : illustrations; 24 cm.
Summary
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.
Series Statement
Springer tracts in modern physics ; 128
Uniform Title
Springer tracts in modern physics ; 128.
Subject
  • Metallic films > Surfaces
  • Thin films > Surfaces
  • Conduction electrons
  • Free electron theory of metals
  • Dünne Schicht
  • Elektrische Leitfähigkeit
  • Elektronenstreuung
  • Festkörperoberfläche
  • Leitungselektron
  • Metalloberfläche
  • Metallschicht
  • Oberfläche
  • Röntgenstreuung
  • Streuung
  • Couches minces métalliques
  • Surfaces (technologie)
  • Électrons libres dans les métaux, Théorie des
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. [85]-93) and index.
Additional Formats (note)
  • Also available in an electronic version.
Contents
1. Introduction -- 2. The Electrical Conductivity of Thin Metal Films. 2.1. Characteristic Lengths. 2.2. Quantum Effects. 2.3. Film Structure. 2.4. Classical-Size Effect -- 3. Concepts to Describe the Surface Influence. 3.1. The Perfect Metal Vacuum Boundary. 3.2. Defects and Adsorbates. 3.3. Superimposed Films -- 4. Thin Metal Films on Glass Supports. 4.1. Preparation. 4.2. Characterization. 4.2.1. Electron Microscopy and Electron Diffraction. 4.2.2. X-ray Diffraction. 4.2.3. Scanning Tunnelling Microscopy. 4.2.4. Electrical Conductivity -- 5. Studies of Surface and Growth Processes. 5.1. Adsorption and Desorption. 5.2. Diffusion Processes. 5.3. Coverage Dependence. 5.4. Film Growth -- 6. Final Remarks.
ISBN
  • 3540561064
  • 9783540561064
  • 0387561064
  • 9780387561066
LCCN
92033496
OCLC
  • ocm26806776
  • 26806776
  • SCSB-1969398
Owning Institutions
Princeton University Library