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260046 VU Surface Science (2025S)

5.00 ECTS (3.00 SWS), SPL 26 - Physik
Continuous assessment of course work
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Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 15 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 04.03. 13:00 - 15:30 Kleiner Seminarraum, Zi.3510, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Tuesday 11.03. 13:00 - 15:30 Kleiner Seminarraum, Zi.3510, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Tuesday 18.03. 13:00 - 15:30 Kleiner Seminarraum, Zi.3510, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Tuesday 25.03. 13:00 - 15:30 Kleiner Seminarraum, Zi.3510, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Tuesday 01.04. 13:00 - 15:30 Kleiner Seminarraum, Zi.3510, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Tuesday 08.04. 13:00 - 15:30 Kleiner Seminarraum, Zi.3510, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Tuesday 29.04. 13:00 - 15:30 Kleiner Seminarraum, Zi.3510, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Tuesday 06.05. 13:00 - 15:30 Kleiner Seminarraum, Zi.3510, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Tuesday 13.05. 13:00 - 15:30 Kleiner Seminarraum, Zi.3510, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Tuesday 20.05. 13:00 - 15:30 Kleiner Seminarraum, Zi.3510, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Tuesday 27.05. 13:00 - 15:30 Kleiner Seminarraum, Zi.3510, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Tuesday 03.06. 13:00 - 15:30 Kleiner Seminarraum, Zi.3510, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Tuesday 10.06. 13:00 - 15:30 Kleiner Seminarraum, Zi.3510, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien
  • Tuesday 17.06. 13:00 - 15:30 Kleiner Seminarraum, Zi.3510, Boltzmanngasse 5, 5. Stk., 1090 Wien

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The course aims to introduce Master and PhD Students to fundamental aspects of Surface Science.
PhD Students working in the Surface Science field are encouraged to attend the course, in order to complement their experimental/theoretical experience on the subject. The course is also very fruitful for Students in the field of Condensed Matter, Soft Matter, Catalysis, Aerosol Physics, Physical Chemistry, and probably other discipline as well (feel free to contact the lecturer for additional info).

The topics covered include the theoretical study of surface symmetry and crystallography, structural reconstructions, chemical reactivity, and the adsorption of atoms and molecules, as well as an introduction to catalysis and various applications in nanotechnology. Additionally, the course provides an overview of nanomaterials, with a particular focus on two-dimensional materials, their properties, and applications.The theoretical description of these topics is accompanied by the review of established and modern experimental techniques (such as scanning probe microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, spectroscopic techniques, electron diffraction) and computational methods (mostly density functional theory).

Lectures will be given in physical presence.

Exercises will be assigned to students during the course. Active attendance is warmly recommended in order to facilitate discussions on theoretical aspects and comments on the exercises.

Basic knowledge on Solid State Physics and Condensed Matter are recommended before registration, but not necessary.

Assessment and permitted materials

The evaluation of the students takes place continuously (VU course, course with continuous assessment of the work).

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Minimum requirement for positive evaluation:
- Basic knowledge of all topics discussed during the course; passing mid- and end-term tests with a minimum of 50% of the maximum attainable points.
- Solving the proposed exercises.

Examination topics

Examination focuses on the topics discussed during lectures.

Reading list

Association in the course directory

M-VAF A 2, M-VAF B, PM-ACS

Last modified: Fr 07.03.2025 11:06