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OverviewDuring the past fifteen years there has been a dramatic increase in the number of different surfaces whose structures have been determined experimentally. For example, whereas in 1979 there were only 25 recorded adsorption structures, to date there are more than 250. This volume is therefore a timely review of the state-of-the-art in this dynamic field. Chapter one contains a compilation of the structural data base on surfaces within a series of tables that allows direct comparison of structural parameters for related systems. Experimental structural trends amongst both clean surfaces and adsorbate systems are highlighted and discussed. The next chapter outlines the successes of local density functional theory in predicting the relaxations and reconstructions of clean metal and semiconductor surfaces, and the behaviour of adsorbates such as hydrogen, oxygen and alkali elements on metal surfaces, thereby explaining some of the experimental trends observed within the database. These Full Product DetailsAuthor: K. Binder , M. Bowker , J.E. Inglesfield , P.J. RousPublisher: Elsevier Science & Technology Imprint: North-Holland Volume: v. 4 Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 23.00cm Weight: 0.760kg ISBN: 9780444898296ISBN 10: 0444898298 Pages: 389 Publication Date: 18 December 1995 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: In Print Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsPreface. Surface Crystallography: The Experimental Data Base (P.J. Rous). Abstract. Introduction. Metals. Semiconductors. Graphite and diamond surfaces. Compounds. Selected bibliography. Acknowledgements. References. Theory of Surface Structure and Bonding (J.E. Inglesfield). Abstract. Introduction. Solving the Schrödinger equation at the surface. Forces and optimization. Clean metal surfaces. Adsorbates on metals. Semiconductor surfaces. Conclusions. Acknowledgements. References. Phase Transitions at Surfaces (K. Binder). Abstract. Introduction: surface phase transitions versus transitions in the bulk. Phenomenological theory of phase transitions: a brief review. Surface effects on bulk phase transitions. Discussion. Acknowledgements. References. Surface Structure and Reactivity (M. Bowker). Abstract. Introduction. Thermodynamic considerations. Adsorption. Desorption. Surface diffusion. Surface reactions. Structure dependence of reactivity. Modification of surface reactivity: poisoning and promotion. Conclusions. References. Author index. Subject index.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |