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Surface Diffusion

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Surface diffusion is a key step in several phenomena occurring on crystal surfaces, for example in thin-film growth and in chemical reactions. Here, we review the basic concepts of surface diffusion. The elementary diffusion mechanisms on flat and stepped surfaces, such as jumps and exchanges are treated first. Then, the long-time result of the combination of such elementary diffusion moves is considered, both from the point of view of single-particle (or tracer) diffusion and of collective diffusion. Finally, an overview of the experimental techniques to measure surface diffusion is given, with special attention being paid to the helium spin-echo technique.

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