Thin Film Device Applications

Two-dimensional materials created ab initio by the process of condensation of atoms, molecules, or ions, called thin films, have unique properties significantly different from the corresponding bulk materials as a result of their physical dimensions, geometry, nonequilibrium microstructure, and meta...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Chopra, Kasturi
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer US 1983, 1983
Edition:1st ed. 1983
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Thin Film Technology. An Introduction
  • 1.1. Why Thin Films?
  • 1.2. Thin Film Growth Process
  • 1.3. Vapor Deposition Techniques
  • 1.4. Solution Deposition Techniques
  • 1.5. Thick Film Deposition Techniques
  • 1.6. Monitoring and Analytical Techniques
  • 1.7. Microfabrication Techniques
  • 2. Thin Films In Optics
  • 2.1. Optics of Thin Films
  • 2.2. Antireflection Coatings (AR Coatings)
  • 2.3. Reflection Coatings
  • 2.4. Interference Filters
  • 2.5. Thin Film Polarizers
  • 2.6. Beam Splitters
  • 2.7. Integrated Optics
  • 3. Optoelectronic Applications
  • 3.1. Introduction
  • 3.2. Photon Detectors
  • 3.3. Photovoltaic Devices
  • 3.4. Applications in Imaging
  • 3.5. Electrophotography (Xerography and Electrofax)
  • 3.6. Thin Film Displays
  • 3.7. Information Storage Devices
  • 3.8. Amorphous Silicon-Based Devices
  • 4. Microelectronic Applications
  • 4.1. Introduction
  • 4.2. Thin Film Passive Components
  • 4.3. Thin Film Active Components
  • 4.4. Thin Film Integrated Circuits
  • 4.5. Microwave Integrated Circuits (MICs)
  • 4.6. Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) Devices
  • 4.7. Charge-Coupled Devices (CCDs)
  • 4.8. Thin Film Strain Gauges
  • 4.9. Gas Sensors
  • 5. Magnetic Thin Film Devices
  • 5.1. Magnetic Thin Films
  • 5.2. Applications
  • 6. Quantum Engineering Applications
  • 6.1. Introduction
  • 6.2. Basic Concepts
  • 6.3. Superconductivity in Thin Films
  • 6.4. S-N Transition Devices
  • 6.5. Superconductive Tunneling Devices
  • 6.6. Miscellaneous Applications
  • 7. Thermal Devices
  • 7.1. Introduction
  • 7.2. Thermal Detectors
  • 7.3. Thermal Imaging Applications
  • 7.4. Photothermal Conversion
  • 8. Surface Engineering Applications
  • 8.1. Introduction
  • 8.2. Surface Passivation Applications
  • 8.3. Tribological Applications
  • 8.4. Decorative Applications
  • 8.5. Miscellaneous Applications
  • References