The Materials Science of Thin Films

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Academic Press, 1992 - Science - 704 pages
This textbook provides coverage of the science and technology of thin films and coatings. Developed for upper-level undergraduate and beginning graduate students, the book discusses physical and chemical vapour deposition processes; phenomena involving nucleation and growth, stress, diffusion and reaction; structural and chemical characterization techniques; and applications involving coatings, magnetic and optical recording materials, integrated optics and quantum devices. The book includes chapters on epitaxy and surface modification in addition to discussing emerging technologies such as diamond films and high T superconductors. Complete problem sets are provided at the end of each chapter to facilitate self-study.

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Contents

Chapter 2
49
Chapter 3
79
Chapter 6
80
Chapter 4
147
Chapter 5
195
Characterization of Thin Films
249
Chapter 7
307
Chapter 8
355
Chapter 9
403
Chapter 10
451
Chapter 11
507
Chapter 12
547
Chapter 13
589
Chapter 14
629
Appendix 1
685
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