Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | Surfaces and Interfaces | ||
Code | PHYS381 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr Y Grunder Physics Yvonne.Grunder@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2021-22 | Level 6 FHEQ | Second Semester | 7.5 |
Aims |
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To develop a syllabus to describe the properties of surfaces; to convey an understanding of the physical properties of surfaces; to provide knowledge of a raneg of surface characterisation techniques; to illustrate surface processes and their relevance to technologies. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) To explain how the presence of the surface alters physical properties such as atomic an electronic structure. |
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(LO2) To choose the right characterisation technique to assess different surface properties. |
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(LO3) To have gained an appreciation of surface processes and their relevance to the modification of surface properties. |
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(LO4) To be able to describe surface alterations and processes using the right terminology. |
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(S1) Problem solving/ critical thinking/ creativity analysing facts and situations and applying creative thinking to develop appropriate solutions. |
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(S2) Problem solving skills. |
Syllabus |
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Introduction, concepts and applications. design of surface experiments, Ultra High Vacuum and alternatives, surface cleaning and preparation, surface structure, ideal surfaces: surface crystallography, wood’s notation, matrix notation, superlattice, surface reciprocal lattice, real surfaces: vicinal surfaces, reconstruction, relaxation, electronic structure of surfaces, free electron approximation for metals surfaces, surface dipole, electron spill-out and Smoluchowski effect, work function, band theory, surface states, surface characterisation, structural: real space (scanning probe microscopy) and reciprocal space (diffraction methods), spectroscopic techniques to characterise electronic surface structure, processes at surfaces, adsorption: physisorption, chemisorption, catalysis isotherms and chemical bond of adsorbates, surface diffusion, nucleation and growth. |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Lecture Teaching Method 2 - Tutorial |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
16 |
2 |
18 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 57 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 75 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
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Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Assessment 1 There is a resit opportunity. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :2 | 1 1/2 hours | 100 | ||||
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |