Clusters of Atoms and Molecules I: Theory, Experiment, and Clusters of Atoms (Springer Series in Chemical Physics)

**Clusters of Atoms and Molecules** is devoted to theoretical concepts and experimental techniques important in the rapidly expanding field of cluster science. Cluster properties are dicussed for clusteres composed of alkali metals, semiconductors, transition metals, carbon, oxides and halides of alkali metals, rare gases, and neutral molecules. The book is composed of several well-integrated treatments all prepared by experts. Each contribution starts out as simple as possible and ends with the latest results so that the book can serve as a text for a course, an introduction into the field, or as a reference book for the expert. Clusters of Atoms and Molecules I is devoted to theoretical concepts and experimental techniques important in the rapidly expanding field of cluster science. Cluster properties are dicussed for clusters composed of alkali metals, semiconductors, transition metals, carbon, oxides and halides of alkali metals, rare gases, and neutral molecules. The book contains several well-integrated treatments, all prepared by experts. Each contribution starts out as simple as possible and ends with the latest results, so that the book can serve as a text for a course, an introduction into the field, or as a reference book for the expert. This monograph is devoted to the physical, chemical and technological problems of clusters and small particles. The solvation, charging and chemistry of free clusters in a vacuum is studied. The text also describes clusters deposited on surfaces, or embedded in gases, liquids or solids. This introduction to cluster science is devoted to the theoretical concepts and experimental techniques of clusters. Topics discussed include semiconductors, clusters of alkali atoms, rare gases, neutral molecular clusters, transition metals, carbon oxides and halides of alkali metals. Front Matter....Pages I-XIV Introduction....Pages 1-12 Theoretical Concepts....Pages 13-205 Experimental Methods....Pages 207-252 Across the Periodic Table....Pages 253-418 Back Matter....Pages 419-425