Abstract
A new spectroscopic technique is proposed as a means of determining the energy and momentum of adsorbed atoms and molecules. The method, abbreviated to ASPID (adsorption spectroscopy by polariton-induced desorption), uses surface phonon polaritons (SPPs) to desorb atoms. Because one may create nearly-monoenergetic SPPs, the binding energy range is determined directly from the spectrum of final energies. A kinematical analysis may be used to analyze adatom momenta, and hence band structures. The angular distribution of the SPP-desorbed atoms may be used to monitor adsorbed-film temperature. We provide an estimate of the SPP desorption rate, and conclude that the proposed experiment is feasible.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 221-250 |
Number of pages | 30 |
Journal | Surface Science |
Volume | 151 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 1 1985 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Surfaces and Interfaces
- Surfaces, Coatings and Films
- Materials Chemistry