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Publication
Japanese Journal of Applied Physics
Paper
Self-consistent properties of the electron distribution at metal surfaces
Abstract
The self-consistent determination of the ground-state properties of metal surfaces is described within the context of very simple models. Attention is focused on the electron density distribution, work function, and surface energy. The use of this framework to analyze the static response of such surfaces to external charges and the process of alkali chemisorption is discussed. © 1974 The Japan Society of Applied Physics.