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Thin Film Physics, 6 credits
Tunnfilmsfysik, 6 hp
TFYA41
Main field of study
Applied Physics PhysicsCourse level
Second cycleCourse type
Programme courseExaminer
Kostas SarakinosDirector of studies or equivalent
Magnus JohanssonEducation components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 40 hRecommended self-study hours: 120 h
Available for exchange students
YesECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
Main field of study
Applied Physics, PhysicsCourse level
Second cycleAdvancement level
A1XCourse offered for
- Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering, M Sc in Engineering
- Physics and Nanoscience, Master's programme
- Materials Science and Nanotechnology, Master's programme
- Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - International, M Sc in Engineering
Entry requirements
Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of fundamentals of materials science, crystallography, solid state physics and thermodynamicsIntended learning outcomes
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.
Course content
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
Teaching and working methods
Teaching will be provided in the form of lectures, laboratory exercises, and visit to industries.
Examination
| PRA1 | Student presentations | 0.5 credits | U, G |
| UPG1 | Visit to Industry | 0.5 credits | U, G |
| LABA | Laboratory Work | 0.5 credits | U, G |
| TENB | A written examination | 4.5 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
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.
Grades
Four-grade scale, LiU, U, 3, 4, 5Department
Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologiDirector of Studies or equivalent
Magnus JohanssonExaminer
Kostas SarakinosCourse website and other links
Education components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 40 hRecommended self-study hours: 120 h
Course literature
T. Michely, J. Krug, “Islands, Mounds and Atoms: Patterns and Processes in Crystal Growth Far from Equilibrium”, Springer 2003. P. M. Martin, “Handbook of Deposition Technologies for Films and Coatings”, Elsevier 2010. M. Ohring, “Materials Science of Thin Films”, Academic Press 1991. Extramaterial tillgängligt på kurshemsidan (lösenordsskyddat)| Code | Name | Scope | Grading scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRA1 | Student presentations | 0.5 credits | U, G |
| UPG1 | Visit to Industry | 0.5 credits | U, G |
| LABA | Laboratory Work | 0.5 credits | U, G |
| TENB | A written examination | 4.5 credits | U, 3, 4, 5 |
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.
Regulations (apply to LiU in its entirety)
The university is a government agency whose operations are regulated by legislation and ordinances, which include the Higher Education Act and the Higher Education Ordinance. In addition to legislation and ordinances, operations are subject to several policy documents. The Linköping University rule book collects currently valid decisions of a regulatory nature taken by the university board, the vice-chancellor and faculty/department boards.
LiU’s rule book for education at first-cycle and second-cycle levels is available at http://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/Innehall/Utbildning_pa_grund-_och_avancerad_niva.
Course literature is preliminary.
T. Michely, J. Krug, “Islands, Mounds and Atoms: Patterns and Processes in Crystal Growth Far from Equilibrium”, Springer 2003. P. M. Martin, “Handbook of Deposition Technologies for Films and Coatings”, Elsevier 2010. M. Ohring, “Materials Science of Thin Films”, Academic Press 1991. Extramaterial tillgängligt på kurshemsidan (lösenordsskyddat)
Note: The course matrix might contain more information in Swedish.
I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize
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| 1.2 Fundamental engineering knowledge (G1X level) |
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| 1.3 Further knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural science (G2X level) |
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| 1.4 Advanced knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural sciences (A1X level) |
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| 1.5 Insight into current research and development work |
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| 2. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES | ||||||
| 2.1 Analytical reasoning and problem solving |
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| 2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery |
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| 2.3 System thinking |
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| 2.4 Attitudes, thought, and learning |
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| 2.5 Ethics, equity, and other responsibilities |
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| 3. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: TEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATION | ||||||
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| 3.2 Communications |
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| 3.3 Communication in foreign languages |
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| 4. CONCEIVING, DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE ENTERPRISE, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT | ||||||
| 4.1 External, societal, and environmental context |
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| 4.2 Enterprise and business context |
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| 4.3 Conceiving, system engineering and management |
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| 4.5 Implementing |
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| 4.6 Operating |
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| 5. PLANNING, EXECUTION AND PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIETAL NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS | ||||||
| 5.1 Societal conditions, including economic, social, and ecological aspects of sustainable development for knowledge development |
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| 5.2 Economic conditions for knowledge development |
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| 5.3 Identification of needs, structuring and planning of research or development projects |
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| 5.4 Execution of research or development projects |
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| 5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects |
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