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MSE 54700 - Introduction To Surface Science

Credit Hours: 3.00.  Classical thermodynamics of surfaces: surface tension, surface excess properties, and surface segregation. Atomic structure of surfaces and surface reconstruction. Electronic structure of surfaces, surface states, and the electronic structure/properties of interfaces. Adsorption, surface diffusion, and clustering of adsorbates. Chemical reactions at surfaces. Offered in alternate years. Credits: 3.00