Understanding Surface and Thin Film Science

ISBN-13: 9781482233032 / Angielski / Mixed media product / 2022 / 300 str.

Thomas M. Christensen

Opis

This book is a conceptual overview of surface and thin film science, providing a basic and straightforward understanding of the most common ideas and methods used in these fields. Fundamental scientific ideas, deposition methods and characterization methods are all examined.

Spis treści

1. Surfaces and Thin Films  2. Vacuum and Plasma Environments  Part 1: Surfaces  3. Crystal Structure  4. Atomic Motion: Vibrations, Waves and Diffusion in Solids  5. Thermodynamics  6. Electrical, Magnetic, Optical, and Thermal Properties  7. Adsorbed Atoms on Surfaces  Part 2: Thin Films  8. Overview of Thin Film Growth  9. Physical Vapor Deposition  10. Chemical Vapor Deposition  Part 3: Characterization of Surfaces and Thin Films  11. Characterization: Overview and Imaging Techniques  12. Characterization: Structural Techniques  13. Characterization: Chemical and Elemental Techniques  14. Characterization: Electrical, Magnetic, and Optical Techniques  15. Characterization: Thermodynamic, Thermal, and Mechanical Techniques

O autorze

Tom Christensen joined the faculty of the University of Colorado - Colorado Springs (UCCS) Department of Physics and Energy Science in 1989. He served the campus as a faculty member, department chair, associate dean, dean and Provost. He co-directed the UCCSTeach program for preparing future secondary science and math teachers. Dr. Christensen received both the College (1993) and campus (1996) Outstanding Teaching Awards, the Chancellor’s Award (2003) to recognize his service and teaching, and the University of Colorado Excellence in Leadership Award (2015). Tom received his B.S. degrees in Physics and Astrophysics from the University of Minnesota and his Ph.D. in Applied Physics from Cornell University. He was a Member of the Technical Staff at Sandia National Labs prior to joining the UCCS faculty. Dr. Christensen’s research in experimental surface physics has led to many published papers in international science journals and presentations at scientific meetings. He has been the principal or co-principal investigator on over $2 million in research grants and contracts for work in surface physics and in science education. He taught 25 different classes at UCCS at all levels from introductory classes for non-majors to graduate level classes. He has served his primary professional society (AVS) on national Education and Diversity committees. In his spare time, Tom plays string bass with the Pikes Peak Philharmonic orchestra and bass guitar with the Physics Classic Rock and Roll Orchestra.