Surfaces and interfaces

Description

Part 1: Physical chemistry of surfaces and interface

Ø  Basics of interface and surface science

Ø  Introduction of crystalline solids and surfaces

Ø  Surface structures (relaxation/reconstruction) and energetics

Ø  Surface electronic structure: electronic properties of surfaces, work function, surface dipoles

Ø  Solid-liquid and solid-solid interfaces

Ø  Adsorption on solid surfaces

Ø  Impact of synthetic strategies on film surfaces

Ø  Effect of surfaces in low-dimensional systems (focus: semiconductors) and devices

 Part 2: Techniques to investigate surface

Ø  Electron based techniques: Low-energy electron diffraction, photoelectron spectroscopy and diffraction

Ø  Photon based methods: absorption spectroscopies and X-ray diffraction

Ø  Scanning probe techniques: scanning tunneling microscopy, atomic force microscopy

 Recent state-of-the-art research articles will complement the proposed course

Compétences visées

Ø  Acquisition of basics in the field of surfaces and interfaces

Ø  Capacity to read and understand research articles in the field

Ø  Capacity to select the appropriate technique to investigate the surfaces

Ø  Develop critical thinking and curiosity

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