Lectures in course MSE-304: Surfaces and interfaces

Introduces MSE-304, emphasizing the importance of Surface Science for sustainability and technological advancements.

Surface Energy: Definitions and Applications

Covers the definitions of surface energy and interfacial energy, as well as the Wulff Plot and key questions about crystallographic planes.

Real Surfaces Reconstructions

Explores reconstructions in real surfaces, kinetic defects, and screw dislocations in crystal growth.

Real Surfaces: Defects and Reconstructions

Explores the difference between ideal and real surfaces, defects, and surface reconstructions.

Solid-Liquid Interfaces: Equations and Considerations

Discusses equations and considerations for solid-liquid interfaces and adhesion energy.

Solid Liquid Interfaces: Young's Theorem and Cassie Equation

Explores Young's Theorem and the Cassie Equation for solid-liquid interfaces.

Interfacial Phenomena: Nucleation and Growth

Explores nucleation and growth phenomena in materials science and engineering, emphasizing cluster formation and stability.

Nucleation and Growth: Interfacial Phenomena

Explores nucleation, growth, Ostwald ripening, LaPlace pressure, Kelvin equation, phase equilibrium, size dependence of phase transitions, critical micelle concentration, self-assembly, temperature dependence of nucleation rate, heterogeneous nucleation, and melting point depression.

Charged Solid-Liquid Interfaces: Electrical Double Layer & Debey-Hückel Theory

Explores charged solid-liquid interfaces, focusing on the Electrical Double Layer and the Debey-Hückel Theory.

Langmuir Isotherm: Equilibrium Derivation

Explains the Langmuir isotherm equilibrium derivation and different isotherm models.

Adsorption at Interfaces: Gibbs, Langmuir, and BET Models

Covers the fundamental concepts of adsorption at interfaces, focusing on the Gibbs, Langmuir, and BET models.

Solid-Solid Interfaces: Understanding Grain Boundaries and Interfaces

Delves into solid-solid interfaces, exploring grain boundaries, material properties, and interface geometry.

Grain Boundaries: Structure and Properties

Explores the structure and properties of grain boundaries in materials.

Idealized Surfaces: Symmetric Tilt Grain Boundaries

Explores symmetric tilt grain boundaries, twist grain boundaries, and the atomistic view of tilt grain boundaries.

Grain Boundaries: Structure and Properties

Explores the structure and properties of grain boundaries in materials, focusing on coherent and semi-coherent boundaries.

Coherent and Semi-coherent Interfaces

Explores coincidence lattice, homophase interfaces, twin boundaries, stacking faults, and segregation at domain boundaries.

Coherent Interfaces: Energetics and Defects

Explores dislocation energy, topological defects, and coherent interfaces in materials.

Coherent Interfaces: The Cahn Hillard Model

Explores coherent interfaces in materials science, focusing on the Cahn Hillard model and the behavior of grain boundaries.

Thin Film Growth Models

Explores dislocation motion, thin film interfaces, growth models, and diffusion-limited aggregation, emphasizing interface properties and dislocation control.

Thin Films: Growth and Interfaces

Explores dislocation motion, thin film growth models, and interface nature in modern technology.