Al Surface Relaxation Using Surface Extended X-Ray-Absorption Fine Structure

Abstract
The surface extended x-ray-absorption fine structure (EXAFS) of a single crystal has been measured for the first time. By comparison with parameters obtained from bulk aluminum EXAFS, a decrease of the interatomic distance (Δr=0.15±0.05 Å) at the Al(111) surface has been found. No relaxation is found of the Al-Al separation on the (100) face.