An Introduction to Surface Analysis by XPS and AES

Surface analysis is the analysis of the outer few nanometres of a material's surface and is of critical importance in determining the way in which a material will interact with its environment. Surface analysis has now become a routine undertaking in many laboratories throughout the world, and is of great importance in research into such areas as corrosion, adhesion, polymer surface treatment, and microelectronics fabrication. This text will be invaluable to newcomers to surface science wishing to familiarize themselves with the necessary techniques.