Synchrotron studies of functional interfaces and the state of the art: A perspective

The dramatic improvements in synchrotron light sources across the world imply tremendous opportunities for interface science. In this Perspective, we describe a variety of current scattering and spectroscopic techniques with an eye toward how these will evolve, particularly with the advent of diffra...

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Published in:Journal of applied physics 2021-06, Vol.129 (22)
Main Authors: Yan, Xi, Fong, Dillon D., Zhou, Hua, McChesney, Jessica L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied physics
Interfaces
Light sources
Quantum phenomena
Synchrotrons
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Summary:The dramatic improvements in synchrotron light sources across the world imply tremendous opportunities for interface science. In this Perspective, we describe a variety of current scattering and spectroscopic techniques with an eye toward how these will evolve, particularly with the advent of diffraction-limited sources. We also note the importance of in situ and operando methods for both understanding interface creation and interface evolution in different environments. As interfaces are often where critical processes occur, whether in regard to energy/chemical/materials/quantum information science, understanding the utility of these x-ray techniques will be of considerable importance to the cultivation of next-generation scientists.
ISSN:0021-8979
1089-7550
DOI:10.1063/5.0053291