Surfaces and Interfaces of Solids

This introduction to the physics of Surfaces and Interfaces
of Solids emphasizes both experimental and theoretical
aspects of the subject. Beside the techniques of preparing
well-defined solid surfaces and interfaces basicmodels 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 characterisation techniques are presented in the
form of separate panels. This novel formate allows a
balanced treatment both of theory and experiment in this
highly interdisciplinary field of interface physics.
Students and researchers who want to enter or are working in
fields like surface physics, materials science,
semiconductor technology or microelectronics might benefit
fromthe comprehensive treatment of the subject.