The author describes in a comprehensive way simple models and experimental results of interface physics. Morphology and structure, vibronic and electronic properties of solid sufaces and interfaces and the preparation of well-defined surfaces are discussed. A special chapter treats scattering processes, and new problems have been added.

Klappentext

Surfaces and Interfaces of Solid Materials emphasises both experimental and theoretical aspects of surface and interface physics. Beside the techniques of preparing well-defined solid surfaces and interfaces basic models for the description of structural, vibronic and electronic properties of interfaces are described, as well as fundamental aspects of adsorption and layer growth. Because of its importance for modern microelectronics special emphasis is placed on the electronic properties of semiconductor interfaces and heterostructures. Experimental topics covering the basics of ultrahigh-vacuum technology, electron optics, surface spectroscopies and electrical interface characterization techniques are presented in the form of separate panels.

Inhalt

1. Surface and Interface Physics: Its Definition and Importance.- 2. Preparation of Well-Defined Surfaces and Interfaces.- 3. Morphology and Structure of Surfaces and Interfaces.- 4. Scattering from Surfaces.- 5. Surface Phonons.- 6. Electronic Surface States.- 7. Space-Charge Layers at Semiconductor Interfaces.- 8. Metal-Semiconductor Junctions and Semiconductor Heterostructures.- 9. Adsorption on Solid Surfaces.- Problems.- References.