Near-surface depth profiling of solids by mono-energetic positrons

This work reflects the wide and fascinating range of fields to which positrons have made important contributions. This covers, in particular, the development of low-energy (eV-keV) beams of essentially mono-energetic positrons, in the late 1960s, which opened the door to an even wider range of fundamental and technological studies: from surface physics to polymer films. The volume offers some background knowledge on the extent to which positrons have influenced and contributed to work in numerous fields.