Surface science is a multidisciplinary field of study that focuses on understanding the physical and chemical properties of surfaces and interfaces of materials. It involves the investigation of surface processes, interactions, and reactions at the atomic and molecular level. Surface science research often involves techniques such as scanning probe microscopy, spectroscopy, and computational modeling to study surface properties such as morphology, reactivity, and catalytic activity. Applications of surface science can be found in fields such as materials science, nanotechnology, and catalysis.