Surfaces and interfaces of solids

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This introduction to the physics of Surfaces and Interfacesof Solids emphasizes both experimental and theoreticalaspects of the subject. Beside the techniques of preparingwell-defined solid surfaces and interfaces basicmodels forthe description of structural, vibronic and electronicproperties of interfaces are described, as well asfundamental aspects of adsorption and layer growth. Becauseof its importance for modern microelectronics specialemphasis is placed on the electronic properties ofsemiconductor interfaces and heterostructures. Experimentaltopics covering the basics of ultrahigh-vacuum technology, electron optics, surface spectroscopies and electricalinterface characterisation techniques are presented in theform of separate panels. This novel formate allows abalanced treatment both of theory and experiment in thishighly interdisciplinary field of interface physics.Students and researchers who want to enter or are working infields like surface physics, materials science, semiconductor technology or microelectronics might benefitfromthe comprehensive treatment of the subject.