This book provides a comprehensive review of the present capabilities of high resolution helium atom scattering from surfaces and its numerous applications in surface science. It will be invaluable to surface scientists wishing to make an informed judgement on the benefits and shortcomings of this technique and will assist those entering the field of helium atom scattering.

Inhalt

1. Introduction.- 2. Experimental Limitations and Opportunities in Single-Phonon Inelastic Helium Scattering.- 3. Interaction Potentials.- 4. Structural Information from Atomic Beam Diffraction.- 5. Investigation of Surface Imperfections by Diffuse Scattering of He Atoms.- 6. Scattering from Stepped Surfaces and Roughening.- 7. Resonances in Helium Scattering from Surfaces.- 8. Theoretical Aspects of Atom-Surface Scattering.- 9. Surface Phonons: From Theory to Spectroscopy and Back.- 10. Physisorbed Rare Gas Adlayers Studied with Helium Scattering.- 11. Phonon Inelastic Scattering.- 12. Quasielastic Helium Scattering Studies of Adatom Diffusion on Surfaces.