PHYS 5328. SURFACE PHYSICS. 3 Hours.
PHYS 5328 delves into the following key areas:
Experimental and Theoretical Methods: Techniques for analyzing solid surfaces, including various spectroscopy and microscopy methods.
Geometric and Electronic Structures: Study of the arrangement of atoms and electronic states at the surfaces of metals and semiconductors.
Reduced Dimensionality Systems: Investigation of surfaces as two-dimensional systems, which exhibit unique physical properties compared to their bulk counterparts.
Adsorption Phenomena: Examination of how atoms and molecules adhere to surfaces, influencing surface chemistry and catalysis.
Thin Film Growth: Understanding the processes involved in the formation of thin films, which are essential in various technological applications.