Surface Review and Letters (SRL)
Surface Review and Letters is an international journal devoted to the elucidation of properties and
processes that occur at the boundaries of materials. The scope of the journal covers a broad range of
topics in experimental and theoretical studies of surfaces and interfaces. The latter include solid-solid and
liquid-solid interfaces. Both the physical and chemical properties are covered. The journal also places
emphasis on emerging areas of cross-disciplinary research where new phenomena occur due to the
presence of a surface or an interface. Representative areas include surface and interface structures; their
electronic, magnetic and optical properties; dynamics and energetics; chemical reactions at surfaces;
phase transitions, reconstruction, roughening and melting; defects, nucleation and growth; and new
surface and interface characterization techniques. The journal publishes scientific papers in the following
three categories:
(a) Letters: Letters are short communications announcing particularly significant discoveries where timely
publication is a key factor. Each letter should contain a coherent and reasonably complete discussion of
the discovery within the constraints of a short communication. A letter should not exceed eight printed
pages.
(b) Research Articles: Research articles are comprehensive presentations of original research. The
presentation should contain enough details so that a knowledgeable scientist in the field could follow the
steps of derivation with reasonable ease.
(c) Review Articles: Review articles are selected for their critical assessment of important areas of
interest. Either a single review or a group of reviews covering a spotlight area is featured. The authors
and subject matter of the reviews are recommended by the Editorial Board.
Surface Review and Letters (SRL)