Surface Structure Analysis by Diffraction X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy

Abstract

Diffraction X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy has been introduced as a promissing technique for the analysis of surface structure. Special emphasis is placed on the applicability of the kinematical calculation to the interpretation of photoelectron diffraction from LaB₆ (001) and TiC (001) surfaces. The determination of chemisorption geometry of oxygen atoms on Cu (001) surfaces is also reviewed in order to illustrate the characteristics of the diffraction X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy.