Lectures related to Thin-film optics

Thin-Film Processing

Explores thin-film processing techniques, including CVD, ALD, and plasma interactions, emphasizing their advantages and applications.

Photon Detection: Efficiency and Coating

Explores high energy photon detection principles, efficiency, CCD detectors, Anti-Reflective coatings, and Signal to Noise ratio.

Optical Interference: Matrix Approach

Explores the matrix approach to optical interference in multi-layer systems and the practical applications of dielectric mirrors.

Thin-Film Processing: Plasma Deposition

Explores plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition for thin-film processing and its impact on film properties and material quality.

Thin Film Interference: Si3N4 on Glass

Explores thin film interference using Si3N4 on glass for electrical insulation.

Chemical Vapor Deposition: Oxide Formation and ALD

Explores CVD processes for oxide formation and ALD in micro and nanofabrication.

Interference in Layers: Matrices Approach

Covers the matrix approach to interference in layers and anti-reflective coatings.

Physical Vapor Deposition: Basics and Applications

Explores Physical Vapor Deposition techniques, including vapor creation and flux towards the substrate in micro and nanofabrication.

Optical Interference and Spectroscopy

Explores optical interference phenomena, spectroscopy principles, and interferometer applications in nano-positioning and gyroscopes.

Thin-Film Processing: Deposition Techniques

Explores thin-film processing techniques, focusing on chemical vapor deposition advantages, growth modes, ALD, plasma role, and discharge initiation.

Film Growth: Growth Modes and Crystal Structure

Explores growth modes in film growth and crystal structure determination based on materials used.

Sputtering: Plasma Formation and Thin Film Deposition

Covers sputtering, plasma creation, and thin film deposition processes.

Thin Films: Growth and Interfaces

Explores dislocation motion, thin film growth models, and interface nature in modern technology.

Surface Analysis: SIMS Examples

Explores surface analysis examples using SIMS, covering segregation, cleaning, and depth profiling of materials.

Thin Film Growth: Atoms Arrival and Adhesion

Delves into thin film growth, adhesion, crystal structure, and stresses.

X-ray Techniques and Applications

Explores synchrotrons, x-ray techniques, Fresnel equations, roughness, and multilayers for film growth monitoring.

Technologies: BioMEMS Overview

Covers BioMEMS technologies, materials, processes, and PDMS chemistry.

Deposition: Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) Techniques

Explores Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) techniques for thin film deposition in nanofabrication, addressing issues like metal diffusion and proper metal contact.

Interference in Thin Films: Phase Shifts and Reflection

Explains interference in thin films using phase shifts and reflection to calculate distances.

Thermo-mechanical Micro-actuator: Case Study

Explores the design and fabrication of a bi-morph micro-actuator and its thermo-mechanical characterization through DC and AC current applications.