Obtain basic understandinof the physics of solid surfaces, and how they differ from 3D materials. Surface structure of metals, semiconductors, and oxides in dependence on the surface orientation.  Knowledge of the most important surface characterization techniques, and their applicability, strenghts, and limitations. 

Fundamentals of the most important methods for the analysis of the chemical composition of surfaces (Auger Electron Spectroscopy, Photoelectron Spectroscopy, Secondary Ion Mass Spectroscopy) and  the crystallographic structure (Low Energy Electron Diffraction, Scanning Tunneling Microscopy).  Extension of the models known from solid state physics to the surfaces of solids. Models to describe the interaction of atoms and molecules with solid surfaces (adsorption, desorption and nucleation). Model for describing the segregation at surface and description of the crystallograhic structure of surfaces (reconstruction and relaxation). Physics of nanostructures. Scriptum is available at every lecture

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For lecture notes for Part I (Surface Analysis) -> See Physikalische Analytik (134.048)

For lecture for notes Part II (Surface Physics) - send an email to diebold@iap.tuwien.ac.at