Surface Analysis Techniques (F1191)
Surface Analysis Techniques
Module F1191
Module details for 2023/24.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
This module describes various techniques used to analyse surfaces in order to obtain information about surface reactions in general. The module will explore the use of techniques to determine surface and adsorbate structure, energetics, vibrational spectra and also microscopy. The techniques of low energy electron diffraction, surface vibrational spectroscopy (reflection absorption infrared spectroscopy and electron energy loss spectroscopy), temperature programmed desorption, electronic spectroscopies (X-ray and ultra-violet photoelectron spectroscopy and Auger electron spectroscopy), sticking probability measurements and surface scanning probe microscopy will be described. In all cases, examples will be given to which the particular technique(s) can be applied.
Module learning outcomes
A systematic understanding of the use of various surface analysis techniques to analyse surface/adsorbate systems
An ability to deploy accurately the results of surface analysis to determine key information about an adsorbate system
A critical understanding of the use of ultra-high vacuum in surface analysis
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Unseen Examination | Semester 2 Assessment | 70.00% |
| Coursework | 30.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Computer Based Exam | T2 Week 5 (1 hour) | 50.00% |
| Problem Set | T2 Week 11 | 50.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 22222222222 |
| Spring Semester | Workshop | 1 hour | 01111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Prof Wendy Brown
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