Cluster Beam Synthesis of Nanostructured Materials

The book gives a systematic description of the preparation , characterization and manipulation of cluster beams for the synthesis of nanocrystalline materials. It also addresses all the issues relevant in the realization of nanophase structures (cluster-surface interaction, cluster coalescence). The book provides a complete description of the method with the major aim of offering a working tool for scientists coming from different fields. Particular emphasis is given to the potential of this technique in connection with the synthesis of nanostructured materials and to the combination of cluster beams with other surface science experimental techniques. The question of the compatibility with more standard technologies will also be addressed.
TOC: 1. Cluster synthesis and deposition techniques; 2. Clusters on surfaces; 3. Surface modification by cluster beams; 4. Nanocrystalline thin film deposition; 5. Nanocomposites and new materials; 6. Outlook on the integration of cluster beams with other technologies