7. Glossary

Hanging links

It is the electronic cloud of an atom that is not bonded to another atom.

DFT (Density functional theory) – Density functional theory

It's a quantum mechanical simulation method that can be used to calculate a wide variety of properties of almost any type of atomic system.

ESH (Standard Hydrogen Electrode) – Standard hydrogen electrode

The absolute reference electrode in electrochemistry, against which all redox potentials are measured.

Shear force – Force de cisaillement

Force existing between an object oscillating parallel to the surface of a sample. This force dampens the amplitude of oscillation, can be quantified and used to regulate the tip-to-surface distance in near-field microscopy....