Course Description
This lecture introduces students to the fundamentals of modern surface physics and chemistry, both emphasizing the role surfaces play in the general context of solid-state physics & chemistry and demonstrating the importance of surfaces and interfaces in modern nanometer scale science.
Upon completion of this lecture, students will:
- have gained a general understanding of the properties of surfaces and adsorbates at surfaces;
- be able to appreciate the technical difficulties involved in examining surface properties, and to describe the most important characterization methods;
- be able to read, understand and put into context research papers in the field of surface science;
- be able to familiarize themselves quickly with new research topics in surface physics and chemistry.
