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Surface and Thin Film Phenomena

Surface and Thin Film Phenomena is a research topic within Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics. Science Explorer counts 36k research works in it since 1950. 9.9% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.

This cluster of papers explores the influence of quantum size effects on the electronic and superconducting properties of metallic nanostructures, particularly focusing on thin films, surface states, and atomic chains. The research delves into phenomena such as quantum well states, electron-phonon interactions, and the manifestation of superconductivity at the quantum limit.

  • Superconductivity
  • Quantum Size Effects
  • Thin Films
  • Surface States
  • Electronic Structure
  • Metallic Nanostructures
  • Atomic Chains
  • Quantum Well States
  • Electron-Phonon Interaction
  • Scanning Tunneling Microscopy
Research works
36k
fractional, since 1950
In the world top 10%
3.6k
per year above
Top-10% rate
9.9%
share of its works in the world top 10%
Growth, 2018-21 → 2022-25
-23%
the tick is no change
Largest producer
United States
21% of the 10 largest, 2022-now
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