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Theoretical Approaches to Surface Kinetics: A Perspective
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Hans Juergen Kreuzer
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September 25, 2009
Abstract
In this paper I outline the scope and success of the theory of equilibrium and nonequilibrium properties of surfaces and adsorbates Basic issues such as time and length scales lead to various levels of sophistication provided the proper assumptions are implimented successfully leading to a hierarchy of theories from the macroscopic level of nonequilibrium thermodynamics to Markov processes at the mesoscopic level and ultimately to a fully quantum mechanical description. Special ttention will be given to the role of detailed balance in sticking and desorption via direct and precursor-dominated channels.
Keywords: Surface Kinetics; Markov Processes; Nonequilibrium Thermodynamics; Quantum Mechanical Description; Desorption
Published Online: 2009-9-25
Published in Print: 2009-1-1
© by Oldenbourg Wissenschaftsverlag, München, Germany
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Keywords for this article
Surface Kinetics;
Markov Processes;
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Quantum Mechanical Description;
Desorption
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