Diamond and Diamond-Like Films and Coatings

ISBN-13: 9781468459692 / Angielski / Miękka / 2012 / 928 str.

Robert E. Clausing; Linda L. Horton; John C. Angus

Opis

Diamond films grown by activated chemical vapor deposition have superlative thermal, mechanical, optical, and electronic properties combined with a very high degree of chemical inertness to most environments. These properties, together with the ability to fabricate films and shapes of considerable size, promise an exciting new material with many applications. Some applications are on the verge of commercialization but many await a few more technological developments. Diamond-like films are already employed in both commercial and military applications. The popular press, as well as the scientific and technological and industrial communities, are increasingly interested in the potential for future development of these materials. Although there are many technical papers and review articles published, there is no Single comprehensive introduction to these technologies. The Scientific Affairs Division of NATO recognized the need and the future importance of these technologies and authorized an Advanced Study Institute on diamond and diamond-like films. NATO Advanced Study Institutes are high level teaching activities at which a carefully defined subject is presented in a systematic and coherently structured program. The subject is treated in considerable depth by lecturers eminent in their fields and of international standing. The presentations are made to students who are scientists in the field or who possess an advanced general scientific background.

Spis treści

Diamond: Potential and Status; M.N. Yoder. Natural Diamond: The Standard; J.E. Field. Fundamental Concepts: Electron Structure of Diamond, Its Defects and Surfaces; J. Robertson. Diamond-Like Films: Classification: Diamond-Like Hydrocarbon and Carbon Films; J.C. Angus, et al. Growth: Preparation Techniques for Diamond-Like Carbon; Y. Catherine. Properties: Structure and Electronic Properties of Diamond-Like Carbon; J. Robertson. Applications: Appplications of Diamond-Like; (Hard Carbon) Films; A.H. Lettington. Diamond Films: Nucleation and Growth Mechanisms: Theory and Modles for Nucleation and Growth of Diamond Films; M. Frenklach. Nucleation and Growth Technology: Methods of Diamond Making; T.R. Anthony. Diagnostics: Hydrogen Dissociation at Hot Filaments: Determination of Absolute Atomic Hydrogen Concentrations; L. Schäfer, et al. Characterization: Characterization and Properties of Artificially Grown Diamond; P.K. Bachmann, et al. Applications: Turning of Aluminum Alloy Using an Insert with a Brazed Diamond Film; M. Murakawa, et al. Electronic Devices and Applications: Semiconductor Device Development with Homoepitaxial Diamond Films; S.A. Grot, et al. 55 additional articles. Index.