Professor of Physics
Ph.D., 1985, University of California, Los Angeles
B.S., 1978, State University of New York at Stonybrook
Experimental Surface Science
The study of the physical and chemical properties of solid surfaces is one
of the fastest growing areas in condensed-matter science. Such studies
provide a nanometer-scale picture of surface geometric, electronic and
chemical structures, chemical reactions that occur at surfaces, and the
interaction of radiation with surfaces. Surface experiments are often
carried out in ultra-high vacuum (UHV), so that samples can be prepared
which are clean and well-ordered on the atomic level. Because of the need
for extremely good vacuum, the American Vacuum
Society has become one of the premier organizations for the
dissemination of surface science. Surface science techniques have matured to
the point where they are now applied to a wide variety of problems
previously untenable. Our research program involves both the application of
existing techniques to important physical, chemical, technological and
environmental problems, as well as the development of new techniques. The
following links describe some of our research areas in more detail.
Ion-Surface Interactions
Surface Reactions in Semiconductor Processing
Desorption Induced by Electronic Transitions
Environmentally Relevant Surface Chemical Reactions
Growth of Metal Fluoride Thin Films
Facilities
WWW: Research
Email: Yarmoff@ucr.edu
Extension: 5336