After successful completion of the course, students are able to apply the discussed topics in an independent and sustainable manner, in order to solve fundamental and technological problems related to research topics in chemistry and phyics of interfaces.

The course gives an introduction to the basics of chemistry and physics of interfaces (with a focus on the surfaces of solids) on an atomic/molecular level from the point of view of materials and surface science, materials chemistry and catalysis.

Topics:
1) Definition and general description of interfaces, microscopic and macroscopic properties of interfaces and solid state surfaces.
2) Geometric and electronic structure of surfaces.
3) Experimental studies of surfaces, major surface-sensitive analysis and microscopy methods based on photons, electrons, ions.
4) Important physical/chemical surface processes: adsorption, diffusion, desorption, reactions.
5) Modelling of surfaces and surface processes.

Discussion of fundamentals and application to examples form current research and development.

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Until approx. end of WS2023: Written Exam.

Thereafter: Oral exam consisting of two parts, where the two examiners are randomly assigned from all lecturers.

Basics of chemistry and physics (bachelor-level), particularly from the physical chemistry II (quantum mechanics) lecture, are necessary.