Practical Guide to Surface Science and Spectroscopy

Since a material interacts with the outside world through its surfaces, it is easy to appreciate the significance of surface science in today's many scientific and engineering disciplines, such as catalysis, corrosion, thin-film growth, alloy design, micro/nano-electromechanical systems, tribology, semiconductor, and magnetic storage devices. Practical Guide to Surface Science and Spectroscopy provides a concise and accessible introduction to a wide range of surface science topics, including ultrahigh vacuum, commonly used surface analytical techniques, and various surface phenomena. For each topic, both theoretical and practical aspects are explored. The book gives over 100 examples, discussion questions and problems with varying levels of difficulty. Included with this book is a CD, which not only contains the same information, but also provides many elements of animation and interaction that are not easily emulated on paper. The interactive component is especially helpful in conveying difficult concepts and in aiding the retention of important information on such diverse topics as the operation of ion pumps, computer-assisted data acquisition to tapping mode atomic force microscopy. The succinct style and organization of this practical guide is ideal for anyone who wants to get up to speed on a given topic in surface spectroscopy or phenomenon within a reasonable amount of time.Chung, Yip-Wah is the author of 'Practical Guide to Surface Science and Spectroscopy' with ISBN 9780121746100 and ISBN 0121746100.