Evaluation of dipole and quadrupolar contributions to the asymptotic atom-surface interaction

Carey Schwartz

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Abstract

The position of the reference plane z0 as well as the dipole and quadrupolar contributions to the long-range atom-surface interaction are evaluated within a simple model. The model treats the substrate as a bulk material and a selvedge, each of which has constant electronic density. The required polarizabilities of the atom are treated as one-term Padé approximants. It is then straightforward to calculate the electronic susceptibility and evaluate expressions for C3, C′5, and z0 that have been recently derived.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)L49-L56
JournalSurface Science
Volume179
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 1987

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Surfaces and Interfaces
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Materials Chemistry

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