"Version: 20221201"--Title page verso.Includes bibliographical references.1. Introduction -- 1.1. Interface-driven properties using neutron/x-ray reflectometry -- 1.2. Emerging phenomena at interfaces using polarized neutron reflectometry -- 1.3. Thin-film growth mechanisms -- 1.4. Thin-film deposition techniques -- 1.5. Other complementary surface characterisation techniques2. Theory of neutro…
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