title: Spectral signatures of the surface reconstructions of Au(110)/electrolyte interfaces.
abstract: It is demonstrated that the (1 × 1) structure and the (1 × 2) and (1 × 3) surface reconstructions that occur at Au(110)/electrolyte interfaces have unique optical fingerprints. The optical fingerprints are potential, pH and anion dependent and have potential for use in monitoring dynamic changes at this interface. We also observe a specific reflection anisotropy spectroscopy signature that may arise from anions adsorbed on the (1 × 1) structure of Au(110).
authors.affiliation: Department of Physics, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L69 7ZE, UK.
authors.forename: C I
authors.initials: CI
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Bowfield
authors.forename: N J
authors.initials: NJ
authors.lastname: Almond
authors.forename: C P
authors.initials: CP
authors.lastname: Mansley
authors.forename: J H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Convery
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Weightman