Course - Characterisation of Solid Surfaces - FY8100
Characterisation of Solid Surfaces
About
About the course
Course content
The course is taught every other year, next time autumn 2010. Methods for characterization of surfaces. The methods include photon-, electron-, and ion-induced spectroscopic methods, with emphasis on XPS (X-ray photoemission spectroscopy), UPS (ultraviolet photoemission spectroscopy), AUGER spectroscopy, LEED (low energy electron diffraction), IRAS (infrared reflection absorption spectroscopy), RAS (reflection anisotropy spectroscopy), second harmonic generation at surfaces (SHG) and SPM (scanning probe microscopy). The course also includes an introduction to vacuum technology and RGA (rest gas analysis).
Learning outcome
The students are to learn about the basic principles and applications of experimental methods for characterization of solid surfaces.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, colloquia, or guided self study, depending on the number of students. Laboratory demonstrations.
Recommended previous knowledge
TFY4220 Solid state physics or corresponding knowledge.
Course materials
Compendium and handouts.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From |
|---|---|---|
| DIF4903 | 7.5 sp |
Subject areas
- Solid State Physics
- Physics
- Kondenserte mediers fysikk
- Materials Science and Solid State Physics
- Surface Physics