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10462 Analysis with Electron Spectroscopy
Danish title: Elektronspektroskopiske analysemetoder

Type: Å, Language: EEE
Credit points: 5 point
Previous course: C1872
Offered by: Department of Physics (FYS)
No credit points with: C1872
Prerequisite: 10229/10253
Recommended semester: 7th - 9th semester
Limitation: Max. 6
Scope and form: Laboratory work.
Examination: Evaluation of report(s) ( pass/fail )
Contact person: Ib Chorkendorff, FYS, Building 307, Tel. +45 4525 3170
Aim: To give the student an overview and insight into the possibilities that the electron spectroscopy offer so that they can choose the correct method for solving problems within different areas of material science such as catalysis, corrosion, adhesion etc. Further the course will give the student a feeling for the work with advanced equipment by testing its potential and its limitations.
Contents: A number of the most applied methods for surface analysis will be explained and demonstrated through practical work on a variety of relevant samples in the laboratory. It will be shown how the methods can be used to determine: The elemental composition and concentration in the outmost 2-3 atomic layers of a surface, the electronic structure, chemistry and valence conditions of the surface, and finally the distribution of the element concentrations deeper into material (max. 1000Å). There might be possibilities for students to bring their own samples for surface analysis or to use the methods in a context with ongoing fundamental research of model systems for catalysis, where the adsorption/desorption and reactivity of molecules on metal surfaces are examined.