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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