Thin Film Physics And Devices: Fundamental Mechanism, Materials And Applications For Thin Films

Thin films have a wide range of applications, and collaborative efforts from physicists, materials scientists, engineers, and others have established and advanced the field. This book provides an introduction to thin film physics and devices, focusing on inorganic and organic materials. It is effective as a teaching or reference material in various disciplines.

Format: Hardback
Length: 708 pages
Publication date: 28 June 2021
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd

Thin films find extensive applications in diverse fields, spanning from electronics and optics to emerging materials and devices. Collaborative endeavors involving physicists, materials scientists, engineers, and other experts have nurtured and advanced this field, which is characterized by four fundamental pillars: (i) the synthesis and processing of thin films, (ii) the comprehension of physical properties at the nanoscale, (iii) the design and fabrication of nano-devices or devices utilizing thin film materials as building blocks, and (iv) the development of novel tools for characterizing thin films.

Within this dynamic landscape, this book emerges as a comprehensive resource, aimed at imparting foundational knowledge in thin film physics and thin film devices. It systematically guides readers through the synthesis, processing, and practical applications of thin films. Furthermore, the book delves into the formation, structure, defects, and diverse properties of thin films, encompassing mechanical, electrical, semiconducting, magnetic, and superconducting aspects. While primarily focusing on inorganic thin film materials, it also explores organic materials like self-assembled monolayers and Langmuir-Blodgett films.

This book serves as an invaluable teaching or reference material for a wide range of disciplines, including Materials Science and Engineering, Electronic Science and Engineering, Electronic Materials and Components, Semiconductor Physics and Devices, and Applied Physics. Its original Chinese publication has played a pivotal role in fulfilling this objective across numerous Chinese universities and colleges.

ISBN-13: 9789811223983