Static and dynamic charging at the solid-vacuum interface: Its role in surface phenomena

Static and dynamic charging of molecular films at interfaces is important in many diverse fields of science and technology. In this report our recent study of the static positive and negative charging of solid layers of water will be discussed. A very stable negative (electrons induced) charging at the water-vacuum interface has been recorded. It functions like a nano-capacitor, accumulating well defined amount of charges and develops electrical fields of more than 106 V/cm, near the discharge threshold.

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