Physics and Chemistry at Oxide Surfaces

by Claudine Noguera

Overview

This book summarizes the present state of knowledge on the microscopic behavior of oxide surfaces. It includes classical approaches, introduces the concept of ionicity, and describes the mixed iono-covalent character of the oxygen cation bond in bulk materials. It emphasizes the characterisitics of the atomic structure (relaxation, rumpling and reconstruction effects), the electronic structure (band width, gap width, etc) and the excitations of clean surfaces. Intended for graduate students in material science, condensed matter physics and physical chemistry, this book proposes theoretical models to clearly illustrate the experimental results obtained on given systems. A comprehensive list of references is included.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521018579
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	08/22/2005
Edition description:	Revised ed.
Pages:	240
Product dimensions:	6.69(w) x 9.65(h) x 0.47(d)

Table of Contents

Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Geometric structure of surfaces; 3. Electronic structure of surfaces; 4. Surface excitations; 5. Metal-oxide interfaces; 6. Acid-base properties; References; Index.

Editorial Reviews

'As a highly readable introduction to this subject, the book will be of value to the advanced undergraduate or post-graduate student … also provides an excellent point of reference for established researchers in this field.' Nicholas M. Harrison, Acta Crystallographica

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