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The Fluctuation Method. Past, Present, and Future

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Surface Diffusion

Part of the book series: NATO ASI Series ((NSSB,volume 360))

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Density fluctuation autocorrelation function methods for determining the chemical diffusion coefficients of adsorbates on surfaces are described and discussed, with emphasis on the field emission method. Advantages and disadvantages are pointed out, and literature references to systems studied by fluctuation methods are provided.

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Gomer, R. (1997). The Fluctuation Method. Past, Present, and Future. In: Tringides, M.C. (eds) Surface Diffusion. NATO ASI Series, vol 360. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-0262-7_38

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