Elucidation of surface molecular processes by in situ core-level spectroscopy

Abstract

To understand surface processes, it is useful to observe in situ the surfaces directly where the surface processes proceed. Based on this viewpoint, we have been working on in situ observations of the surfaces by means of core-level spectroscopies, with developing new relating techniques. In particular, molecular self-assembling and catalytic reactions at surfaces have been studied with keen interest. New interesting aspects of these processes have been uncovered via in situ observations. Here a few examples for such aspects will be introduced.