The effective polarizability of an atom near a metal surface; Van der Waals and non-local effects

A calculation of the polarizability of an adatom near a metal surface is presented using the Ritchie and Marusak non-local surface dielectric constant. The result include terms describing the local field effect, the image effect, and the Van der Waals effect due to the fluctuations of the charges in...

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Published in:Surface science 1984-06, Vol.141 (2), p.L338-L344
Main Authors: Girard, C, Galatry, L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Atomic and molecular collision processes and interactions
Atomic and molecular physics
Chemistry
Condensed matter: electronic structure, electrical, magnetic, and optical properties
Cross-disciplinary physics: materials science
rheology
Electron states
Electronic structure and electrical properties of surfaces, interfaces, thin films and low-dimensional structures
Exact sciences and technology
General and physical chemistry
Interatomic and intermolecular potentials and forces, potential energy surfaces for collisions
Materials science
Metals, semimetals and alloys
Metals. Metallurgy
Other topics in electronic structure and electrical properties of surfaces, interfaces, and thin films
Physics
Solid-gas interface
Specific materials
Surface physical chemistry
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Summary:A calculation of the polarizability of an adatom near a metal surface is presented using the Ritchie and Marusak non-local surface dielectric constant. The result include terms describing the local field effect, the image effect, and the Van der Waals effect due to the fluctuations of the charges in the partners.
ISSN:0039-6028
1879-2758
DOI:10.1016/0039-6028(84)90134-1