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Thin Film Physics, 6 ECTS credits.
/Tunnfilmsfysik/
For:
MFYS
MSN
Y
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Prel. scheduled
hours: 40
Rec. self-study hours: 120
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Area of Education: Science
Main field of studies: Physics, Applied Physics
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Advancement level
(G1, G2, A): A
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Aim:
The course should give knowledge on mechanisms and processes for synthesis and microstructural evolution of thin films from the vapour phase. Included is also an overview of methods used for synthesis films and industrial applications thereof. After the course the student should:
- understand the fundamental atomistic mechanisms and processes that control film formation and microstructural evolution.
- understand the effect of the process conditions on film growth microstructural evolution.
- know the principle, the advantages and the disadvantages of different thin film deposition methods.
- have insights in possibilities and the importance of different thin films and coatings for a variety industrial applications.
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Prerequisites: (valid for students admitted to programmes within which the course is offered)
Knowledge of fundamentals of materials science, crystallography, solid state physics and thermodynamics
Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshhold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.
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Organisation:
Teaching will be provided in the form of lectures, laboratory exercises, and visit to industries.
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Course contents:
Vapour condensation and adsorption.
Surfaces and surface diffusion.
Epitaxy and growth modes.
Thin film nucleation and coalescence.
Homoepitaxial and heteroepitaxial growth
Growth and microstructural evolution of polycrystalline films
Generation and evolution of stresses in thin films
Methods for synthesis of thin films from the vapour phase
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Course literature:
T. Michely, J. Krug, �?oIslands, Mounds and Atoms: Patterns and Processes in Crystal Growth Far from Equilibrium�?�, Springer 2003.
P. M. Martin, �?oHandbook of Deposition Technologies for Films and Coatings�?�, Elsevier 2010.
M. Ohring, �?oMaterials Science of Thin Films�?�, Academic Press 1991.
Additional material (e.g. review articles) available for download (password protected) on the course homepage
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Examination: |
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A written exmination
Laborative exercises
Visit to industry
Student presentations
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3 ECTS
0,5 ECTS
0,5 ECTS
2 ECTS
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The student presentations (which are accompanied by a written essay) can be graded and added to the final score of the written exam as a bonus. |
Course language is English.
Department offering the course: IFM.
Director of Studies: Magnus Johansson
Examiner: Kostas Sarakinos
Link to the course homepage at the department
Course Syllabus in Swedish
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