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327-0505-00L 3 Credits DR , MSC D-HEST , D-MAVT , D-PHYS , D-ITET , D-MATL
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Surfaces, Interfaces and their Applications I

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Nicholas Spencer, Prof. Dr. Manfred Paul Heuberger, Prof. Dr. Lucio Isa
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Abstract

After being introduced to the physical/chemical principles and importance of surfaces and interfaces, the student is introduced to the most important techniques that can be used to characterize surfaces. Later, liquid interfaces are treated, followed by an introduction to the fields of tribology (friction, lubrication, and wear) and corrosion.

Objective

To gain an understanding of the physical and chemical principles, as well as the tools and applications of surface science, and to be able to choose appropriate surface-analytical approaches for solving problems.

Content

Introduction to Surface Science Physical Structure of Surfaces Surface Forces (static and dynamic) Adsorbates on Surfaces Surface Thermodynamics and Kinetics The Solid-Liquid Interface Electron Spectroscopy Vibrational Spectroscopy on Surfaces Scanning Probe Microscopy Introduction to Tribology Introduction to Corrosion Science

Resources

Lecture Notes

Script Download:https://moodle-app2.let.ethz.ch/course/view.php?id=17455

Literature

Script Download: https://moodle-app2.let.ethz.ch/course/view.php?id=17455 Book: "Surface Analysis--The Principal Techniques", Ed. J.C. Vickerman, Wiley, ISBN 0-471-97292

General Information

Language
English
Levels
DR , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
end-of-semester examination
Mode
written 120 minutes
Aids
none

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Surfaces, Interfaces and their Applications I
  • Mon 08:45-10:30 (HCI J 7)
2 h weekly
exercise Surfaces, Interfaces and their Applications I
  • Mon 10:45-11:30 (HCI J 7)
1 h weekly

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