Surface Physics

This text describes the physical properties of surfaces and explores modern theoretical and experimental methods for calculating the surface and adhesive characteristics of various materials and coatings. It presents relatively simple and efficient approaches and methods developed by the authors and compares the results to experimental data for metals, alloys, semiconductors, and complex compounds. The book also covers dry friction, adsorption of metal atoms, and ferromagnetic films. The principles and methods are useful in selecting optimum materials and coatings for various applications such as minimizing friction.