Surface Science: An Introduction (Advanced Texts in Physics) - Softcover

Oura, K.; Lifshits, V.G.; Saranin, A.A.; Zotov, A.V.; Katayama, M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3642056067 ISBN 13: 9783642056062

Publisher: Springer, 2010

Synopsis

This book is designed as a textbook for undergraduate and graduate students in engineering and physical sciences who want to get a general overview of surface science. It also provides a necessary background information for researchers just starting out in the field. The book covers all the most important aspects of modern surface science, from the experimental background and crystallographic basics to modern analytical techniques and applications to thin films and nanostructures. All topics are presented in a concise and clear form intended for a beginner. At the same time, the coverage is comprehensive and at a high technical level, with emphasis on the fundamental physical principles. Numerous examples, references, practice exercises, and problems complement this remarkably complete graduate or advanced undergraduate text, which also serves as an excellent reference for researchers and practitioners.

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Designed as a textbook for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in engineering and physical sciences who are seeking a general overview of surface science, this book also provides the necessary background for researchers just starting out in the field. It covers all the most important aspects of modern surface science, from the experimental background and crystallographic basics to modern analytical techniques and applications to thin films and nanostructures. All topics are presented in a concise and clear form accessible to a beginner. At the same time, the coverage is comprehensive and at a high technical level, with emphasis on the fundamental physical principles. Numerous examples, references, practice exercises, and problems complement this remarkably complete treatment, which will also serve as an excellent reference for researchers and practitioners.

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3642056067
• ISBN 13: 9783642056062
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 452