In this book "surface science" is understood in a broad
sense, taken to include two-dimensional structures such as
thin films and superlattices. Thecontributions reflect
current research activities in surface and thin-film science
in Latin-America, presenting a clear picture of the research
centers, equipment and expertise available in the region in
this rapidly developing field of physics. The topics treated
cover the whole spectrum of the subject, with the latest
theoretical results beingreported alongside details of
industrial applications such as materials characterization
and photovoltaic cells. Surface scientists, engineers and
research admistrators will find this volume of interest.