Course

MSE-304: Surfaces and interfaces

Summary

Introduces the fundamental concepts for describing, characterizing, and engineering surfaces and interfaces, from atomic-scale to real-world phenomena. Students will develop an understanding of interfaces, the instrumentation to probe them, and how these principles translate to technologies.

Lectures

Instructor

Nako Nakatsuka

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https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/surfaces-and-interfaces-MSE-304

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http://go.epfl.ch/MSE-304

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Summary

Lectures

Instructor

Nako Nakatsuka

Official source

https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/surfaces-and-interfaces-MSE-304

Moodle Page

http://go.epfl.ch/MSE-304

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Lectures in this course (40)

Introduction to Surface Science

Introduces MSE-304, emphasizing the importance of Surface Science for sustainability and technological advancements.

Surface Energy: Definitions and Applications

Covers the definitions of surface energy and interfacial energy, as well as the Wulff Plot and key questions about crystallographic planes.

Real Surfaces Reconstructions

Explores reconstructions in real surfaces, kinetic defects, and screw dislocations in crystal growth.

Real Surfaces: Defects and Reconstructions

Explores the difference between ideal and real surfaces, defects, and surface reconstructions.

Solid-Liquid Interfaces: Equations and Considerations

Discusses equations and considerations for solid-liquid interfaces and adhesion energy.

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