Chapter 2: Resistivity Measurements on Pure and Gas Covered Silver Films

摘要: Publisher Summary This chapter discusses the resistivity measurements on pure and gas-covered silver films. Electrical resistivity—being an easily monitored property—has been extensively used for characterization of thin metal films, which may play important role in such diverse technologies as catalysis, corrosion prevention, microelectronics, optical coatings, surface treatment. Large-angle grain boundaries—possibly under strains characterized by built-in foreign molecules stemming from residual gas—are decisive conductivity The induced changes electronic density states adsorbate are amenable to means high-resolution photoelectron-spectroscopic methods. can lead a better theoretical understanding influence gas adsorption resistivity. complicated band structure complex including gas–gas interaction should be integral part description.