Course Announcement
Surface Analysis and Surface Chemistry
Chem C616/C668 (3 CR), Fall 2009
Steven L. Tait
Department of Chemistry, Indiana University
tait@indiana.edu, Office: Chemistry A108
This course will provide an overview of surface analysis techniques in current research and related physical and chemical phenomena at gas—solid and liquid—solid interfaces. We will discuss the instrumentation associated with surface science methods as well as how to interpret results. Examples from current literature will be used throughout the course to illustrate the applications of the techniques in current research on surface reactivity, materials and nanoscience.
Course objectives:
1. Introduction to modern surface science methods and their application to current research topics. With each technique, we will discuss principles of operation, in what situations the method is useful/applicable, limitations, as well as how to interpret the results. The techniques we will discuss include:
- Atomic Force Microscopy and Scanning Tunneling Microscopy
- Low-energy Electron Diffraction
- Thermal Desorption Spectroscopy
- Molecular Beam Surface Scattering
- X-ray Photoelectron and Auger Electron Spectroscopies
- Studies in vacuum, liquid, or ambient environments
2. Understand chemical and physical phenomena particular to surfaces and interfaces, including:
- Structure, reconstructions, and electronic structure
- Adsorption and bonding, diffusion, reaction, and desorption
- Composition of surfaces, chemical shifts in electronic structure related to adsorption and reactions, vibrational modes at surfaces, etc.
3. Critical interpretation of surface analysis data and surface science research reports. With each of the surface analysis methods, we will look at current results from the literature and discuss the use and development of these techniques. This will happen in short group presentations and in-class discussions. Term paper topics will be selected by the students from current research literature, expanding our discussion beyond the topics covered in class.
For more information, please contact Prof. Tait at tait@indiana.edu or drop by Chemistry A108.
C616/C668. Surface Analysis & Surface Chemistry, Fall 2008
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