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Phonons and electrons at metal surfaces

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Some aspects of the coupling between phonons and electrons and the interaction between electrons at metal surfaces are reviewed. Surface science techniques as diverse as electron energy loss spectroscopy, angle-resolved photoelectron spectroscopy, and scanning tunnelling microscopy are employed to study these interactions. Electron–phonon and electron–electron coupling are discussed in terms of renormalized phonon dispersion relations, and increased decay rates of electronic excitations.

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Kröger, J. Phonons and electrons at metal surfaces. Appl. Phys. A 87, 345–350 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00339-007-3907-y

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