Abstract
A quantum statistical theory of physisorption kinetics is formulated taking proper account of the surface phonon modes of a semi-infinite solid. Desorption times are shorter than those calculated with bulk phonons by a factor two to three. For mobile physisorption the rates are dominated by the Rayleigh mode, for localized physisorption by the bulk-like shear horizontal mode. An effective surface Debye temperature is deduced that is about 0.65 to 0.8 times the bulk Debye temperature.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 33-65 |
Number of pages | 33 |
Journal | Surface Science |
Volume | 116 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Apr 1982 |
Externally published | Yes |