Review of the hardback: 'For MBE [molecular beam epitaxy experts this book brings a concise and in depth description of the most salient features of modern MBE growth. For beginners it provides an excellent introduction to the fascinating field of MBE crystal growth.' Chemistry World

Reflection high-energy electron diffraction (RHEED) is the analytical tool of choice for characterizing thin films during growth by molecular beam epitaxy, since it is very sensitive to surface structure and morphology. This book serves as an introduction to RHEED for beginners and describes detailed experimental and theoretical treatments for experts, explaining how to analyze RHEED patterns. For beginners the principles of electron diffraction are explained and many examples of the interpretation of RHEED patterns are described. The second part of the book contains detailed descriptions of RHEED theory. The third part applies RHEED to the determination of surface structures, gives detailed descriptions of the effects of disorder, and critically reviews the mechanisms contributing to RHEED intensity oscillations. This unified and coherent account will appeal to both graduate students and researchers in the study of molecular beam epitaxial growth.
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Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Historical survey; 3. Instrumentation; 4. Wave properties of electrons; 5. The diffraction conditions; 6. Geometrical features of the patterns; 7. Kikuchi and resonance patterns; 8. Real diffraction patterns; 9. Electron scattering by atoms; 10. Kinematic electron diffraction; 11. Fourier components of the crystal potential; 12. Dynamical theory: transfer matrix method; 13. Dynamical theory: embedded R-matrix method; 14. Dynamical theory: integral method; 15. Structural analysis of crystal surfaces; 16. Inelastic scattering in a crystal; 17. Weakly disordered surfaces; 18. Strongly disordered surfaces; 19. RHEED intensity oscillations; Appendix A. Fourier representations; Appendix B. Green's function; Appendix C. Kirchhoff's diffraction theory; Appendix D. A simpler Eigenvalue problem; Appendix E. Waller and Hartree equation; Appendix F. Optimization of dynamical calculation; Appendix G. Scattering factor; References; Index
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An introduction to RHEED for beginners plus detailed experimental and theoretical treatments for experts.

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780521184021
Publisert
2011-02-17
Utgiver
Cambridge University Press
Vekt
600 gr
Høyde
244 mm
Bredde
170 mm
Dybde
19 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
366