<p>This book is based on a graduate course and suitable as a primer for any newcomer to the field, this book is a detailed introduction to the experimental and computational methods that are used to study how solid surfaces act as catalysts.</p> <p> </p> Features include: <br> <ul> <li>First comprehensive description of modern theory of heterogeneous catalysis</li> <li>Basis for understanding and designing experiments in the field </li> <li>Allows reader to understand catalyst design principles</li> <li>Introduction to important elements of energy transformation technology</li> <li>Test driven at Stanford University over several semesters</li> </ul>