Surface Chemistry, Vibrational Dynamics, and Structural Stability of Metallic Interfaces
Abstract
This research initiative explored the interactions of neutral particle, electron, and optical beams with well-characterized single crystal surfaces. These studies were motivated by the desire to understand and control surface reactions, such as surface oxidation/corrosion, the technological need to characterize the physical properties of thin films and surfaces, and the desire to understand how energy and momentum are exchanged at the surface of a material when it is subjected to gas-surface collisions, electron-surface collisions, optical illumination, or chemical reaction. Experiments aimed at determining the surface phonon dispersion relations for a variety of clean and adsorbate covered systems played an important role in this program.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 12, 2000
- Accession Number
- ADA383423
Entities
People
- Steven J. Sibener
Organizations
- University of Chicago