Studying Complex Surface Dynamical Systems Using Helium-3 Spin-Echo Spectroscopy

• Main Author: Lechner, Barbara A. J. (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2014.
• Series: Springer Theses, Recognizing Outstanding Ph.D. Research,
• Subjects: Physics.; Physical chemistry.; Atoms.; Surfaces (Physics).; Interfaces (Physical sciences).; Thin films.; Physical measurements.; Measurement.; Materials > Surfaces.; Surface and Interface Science, Thin Films.; Physical Chemistry.; Atomic, Molecular, Optical and Plasma Physics.; Measurement Science and Instrumentation.; Surfaces and Interfaces, Thin Films.

Chemical reactions and growth processes on surfaces depend on the diffusion and re-orientation of the adsorbate molecules. A fundamental understanding of the forces guiding surface motion is thus of utmost importance for the advancement of many fields of science and technology. To date, our understa...

Table of Contents:

• Motivation
• The helium-3 spin-echo experiment
• A new helium atom scattering apparatus
• An improved high intensity supersonic helium beam source
• The dynamics of cyclopentadienyl on Cu(111)
• Quantum influences in the diffusive motion of pyrrole on Cu(111)
• The diffusive motion of thiophene on Cu(111)
• Conclusions.