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327-0505-00L 3 Credits BSC , MSC D-ITET , D-MATL , D-MAVT
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Surfaces and Interfaces

Oberflächen und Grenzflächen

Lecturers: Prof. em. Dr. Nicholas Spencer, Dr. Beat Keller, Prof. Dr. Manfred Paul Heuberger
Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Nicholas Spencer
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:15:03

Abstract

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

Objective

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

Content

Introduction to Surface Chemistry Physical Structure of Surfaces Adsorbates on Surfaces Electron Spectroscopy of Surfaces Surface Thermodynamics and Kinetics Vibrational Spectroscopy on Surfaces Scanning Probe Microscopy Static Surface Forces Dynamics and Measurement of Surface Forces Tribology Principles of Corrosion Current Research in Surface Science

Resources

Literature

Script (20 SFr) Book: "Surface Analysis--The Principal Techniques", Ed. J.C. Vickerman, Wiley, ISBN 0-471-97292

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 30 minutes

Course Components

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

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