Course: Physical Properties of Thin Films

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Course title Physical Properties of Thin Films
Course code KFY/P325
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Master
Year of study 2
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech, English
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Novák Stanislav, prof. RNDr. CSc.
Course content
1. Methods of thin film deposition 2. Steps of thin film growth 3. Theories of nucleation and thin film growth 4. Computer simulations of thin film growth 5. Parameter influence on thin film structure 6. Film thickness and deposition rate measurements 7. Thin film morphology and structure control methods 8. Mechanical properties of thin films 9. Electrical properties of thin films 10. Magnetic and optical properties of thin films 11. Thin film use 12. Computer simulations of thin film morphology 13. Computer simulations of electrical properties of thin films

Learning activities and teaching methods
unspecified
Learning outcomes
The course aims to provide students an overview in the field of thin films and their properties and to understand the influence of very small thicknesses on the material properties.

Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
Recommended literature
  • Eckertová L. Fyzika tenkých vrstev. New York - Praha, 1973.
  • Eckertová L. Physics of Thin Films. New York - Praha, 1986.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Applied Nanotechnology (A12) Category: Special and interdisciplinary fields 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter