Surface Science Links @ Queen Mary, Univ. of London

This list was setup by Roger Nix , School of Biological & Chemical Sciences : Queen Mary, University of London.

Please note that as of Sept. 2013 this site is no longer being updated.

Commercial Services & Suppliers

The purpose of this list is to provide information about commercial organisations offering UHV equipment, surface analysis instrumentation and related services. Please feel free to e-mail new additions and corrections to r.m.nix@qmul.ac.uk

This section is subdivided into three parts:

1. Suppliers of Surface Analysis Instrumentation, Vacuum Systems & Related Products
    
2. Commercial Surface Analysis Services
    
3. Suppliers of Consumables for the Vacuum Industry

User Groups & Professional Societies

The purpose of this list is to provide information about user groups, professional societies, relevant sub-groups of national societies and surface science bulletin boards. Please feel free to e-mail new additions and corrections to r.m.nix@qmul.ac.uk

• AVS Science & Technology Society
• Surface Science Mailing List Registration (@ Surface Science Western)
• Surface Analysis Society of Japan
• UK Surface Analysis Forum (incl. the UK ESCA Users Group)

Surface Science Databases

The purpose of this list is to provide information about sources of collated data and spectra, relevant to surface science research. Please feel free to e-mail new additions and corrections to r.m.nix@qmul.ac.uk

• Electron Binding Energies (LBL, Berkeley, CA: on-line)
   
• Electron Attenuation/IMFP Databases (NIST: off-line)
   
• NIST Chemistry WebBook (NIST, includes MS-fragmentation & IR data: on-line)
   
• Physical Parameters for Electron Spectroscopy (IAP, Vienna: on-line)
   
• Simulation of Electron Spectra for Surface Analysis (SESSA) (NIST Standard Reference Database 100: off-line)
   
• Static SIMS Library (SurfaceSpectra Ltd.: off-line)
   
• Surface Science Spectra (AVS: subscription)
   
• Surface Structure Database (NIST Standard Reference Database 42: off-line)
   
• WebElements (general database of properties of the elements: on-line)
   
• X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy Database (NIST Standard Reference Database 20: on-line)
   
• XPS Binding Energies/Spectra (CNRS-Orleans / VG Scientific: on-line)
   
• XPS Database of Polymers (SurfaceSpectra Ltd.: off-line)
   
• XPS Polymer Handbook (Kratos: off-line)
   
• XPS Spectral Libraries & Databases (XPS International, Inc.: off-line)

 

See also the On-line Databases Page of the UK Surface Analysis Forum

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Teaching Resources in Surface Science

The purpose of this list is to provide information about sources of software appropriate for teaching surface science at an undergraduate or graduate level. Please feel free to e-mail new additions and corrections to r.m.nix@qmul.ac.uk

Simulations in Surface Chemistry MS-Excel spreadsheet simulations for the Langmuir Isotherm and TPD spectra - from R.M. Nix, Queen Mary, London.		PC Mac
Introduction to Surface Chemistry Tutorials (covering molecular adsorption, Langmuir isotherm, surface structures & LEED, surface spectroscopy and imaging techniques), web-based - from R.M. Nix, Queen Mary, London		HTML
Atoms and Molecules at Surfaces Tutorials (covering surface structure, adsorption, surface spectroscopy and imaging techniques), web-based - from P. Moriarty, Nottingham, UK		HTML
Lectures for Surface Physics Web-based lectures covering a wide range of surface science topics at a fairly advanced level - from J.A. Venables , ASU.		HTML



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Software for Surface Science Studies

The purpose of this list is to provide information about sources of software for surface science : data acquisition, analysis etc. Please feel free to e-mail new additions and corrections to r.m.nix@qmul.ac.uk

• ARCtick  (PC)
  To assist in depth profiling by angle-resolved XPS - from National Physical Laboratory, UK
   
• ARXPS  (PC)
  To assist in the interpretation of angle-resolved XPS - from R. Paynter, Quebec.
   
• CasaXPS  (PC)
  CasaXPS is a comprehensive XPS data processing software package, based around the VAMAS surface chemical analysis standard data transfer format - from N. Fairley
   
• CCP3: Surface Science
  Computer simulation of surface structure and properties; synchrotron data analysis software - from Computational Science & Engineering Dept., Daresbury, UK.
   
• Compro (Common Data Analysis Processing System)  (PC)
  - from the Surface Analysis Society of Japan
   
• Data Analysis  (PC)
  - from M. Karolewski.
   
• eXPFit  (PC)
  An XPS peak fitting utility for Microsoft Excel - from R.M. Nix, Queen Mary, University of London
   
• QUASES  (PC)
  - for quantitative XPS/AES analysis of surface nano-structures
  - for quantitative angle-resolved analysis by XPS/AES
  - for calculation of IMFPs by TPP2M- formula
  all from S. Tougaard, Odense
   
• Kalypso  (PC)
  Molecular dynamics program for simulation of atomic collisions in solids - from M. Karolewski
   
• LEEDpat  (online)
  Graphical LEED pattern simulator - from K. Hermann and F. Hammer (PC download version also available - LEEDpat 2.2 for PC)
   
• ScienceGL  (PC)
  Visualisation software for surface microscopy - from ScienceGL, Inc.
   
• Simion  (PC)
  An ion optics simulation program (demo only for download) - from Ion Source Software
   
• Spectral DataProcessor  (PC)
  Windows based XPS spectral data processing software - from XPS International, Inc.
   
• Software for Surface Structure Determination
  A range of software relating primarily to surface structures, LEED, photoemission and photoelectron diffraction - from M.A. Van Hove.
   
• SpXZeigR Graphing for Chemical Spectroscopies - for Igor Pro  (Mac, PC)
  For spectral data analysis and presentation - from J.J. Weimer, Alabama
   
• Surface Explorer
  An interactive surface viewer on the web (see also BALSAC) - from F. Rammer and K. Hermann , FHI.
   
• UniFit  (PC)
  A universal program for XPS peak fitting under Windows - from R. Hesse, Uni. Leipzig.
   
• wxEWA
  A multiplatform spectrum evaluation program, with some special options for the fields XPS, UPS, XRF and atomic collisions - from J. Vegh, Hungarian Academy of Sciences.
   
• XPS MultiQuant  (PC)
  A quantitative evaluation program for X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy - from M. Mohai, Hungarian Academy of Sciences.
   
• XPSPEAK 4.1  (PC)
  For analysis of XPS data (Win95/98 version) - from R. Kwok, C.U. Hong Kong.
   
• 3D Surface View  (PC)
  Image visualisation software for SPM data - from MS MacroSystem, Netherlands.
   

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Other Surface Science WebLists

The purpose of this list is to provide information about other compilations of surface science oriented links. Please feel free to e-mail new additions and corrections to r.m.nix@qmul.ac.uk

• UK Surface Analysis Forum - Surface Science around the World
  Excellent general list, covering a wide range of surface science topics, journals, news and events with links to a wide range of commercial and academic sites.
   
• Surface Chemistry Conferences
  A list of conferences relevant to those working with the field of surface science and analysis.
   
• Surface Science Mailing List / Google Group
  A mailing list/discussion group read by many people working in the field of surface science.
   
• Semi-Directory
  - a reference and buyers guide for the semiconductor industry.
   



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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STM Images .. some of the best !

For a bit of fun and a source of inspiration ....

• The IBM STM Image Gallery - the best demonstrations of surface quantum confinement and some general STM images worthy of a place in any art gallery.
   
• The IAP/TU Wien STM Gallery - some of the finest images of metal surfaces, including studies of epitaxial growth, segregation and chemically-resolved STM of alloy surfaces.



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Sources of Practical Information

The purpose of this list is to provide links and references for information of a practical nature. Please feel free to e-mail new additions and corrections to r.m.nix@qmul.ac.uk

• The Vacuum Technology Page
  Covers many practical aspects of vacuum systems and components, and contains links to a wide range of other vacuum-related resources and guides.
   
• Kurt J. Lesker - Technical Information Pages
  Includes very useful information on Materials Deposition (under "Technical Tables").
   
• Surface Science Mailing List / Google Group
  A mailing list/discussion group read by many people working in the field of surface science.
   
• Semi-Directory
  A reference and buyers guide for the semiconductor industry
   
• American Elements
  - an extensive source of information about the properties and applications of elements and their compounds.
   
• WebElements
  - a comprehensive database of properties of the elements.
   

Valuable References : not everything is available in electronic form so here are a few references which are particularly valuable sources of information.

1. R.G. Musket et al., Appl. Surf. Sci. 10 (1982) 143. A detailed summary of cleaning recipes for metal samples



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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This site has been running since 4th November 1996.

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