An Introduction to Surface Analysis by Electron Spectroscopy

Download or read book An Introduction to Surface Analysis by Electron Spectroscopy written by John F. Watts and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1990 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Surface analysis--the examination of the outer few nanometers of a material--is a routine undertaking in laboratories throughout the world, and is of great importance in such areas as corrosion, adhesion, polymer surface treatment, and microelectronics fabrication. This handbook provides an introduction to the two most popular surface analysis techniques: X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and Auger electron spectroscopy. It explains the underlying physical principles, discusses instrumentation, and looks at the interpretation of resulting spectra. Applications of the two techniques are considered, and a critical comparison with other available methods is also included. This fully illustrated guide will be a valuable introduction for students and researchers in physics, engineering, and materials science.