Science on surfaces - Tips, Tricks and Tools

Dec 21 2022 9
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In this podcast, we cover topics related to everyday life in surface and interface science. We invite leading scientists and experts in different areas to have interesting discussions spanning everything from the bigger perspectives to scientific details. We talk about key concepts and terminology, tools and instrumentation used, challenges, strategies, and approaches to address common issues, as well as tips and tricks related to the planning and performance of the research and scientific work itself.

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Dec 20 2021 58 mins  
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