The focus of this book is on modeling and simulations used in research on the morphological evolution during film growth. The authors emphasize the detailed mathematical formulation of the problem. The book will enable readers themselves to set up a computational program to investigate specific topi
Evolution of Thin Film Morphology: Modeling and Simulations
โ Scribed by Matthew Pelliccione, Toh-Ming Lu (auth.)
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York
- Year
- 2008
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 206
- Series
- Materials Science 108
- Edition
- 1
- Category
- Library
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โฆ Synopsis
Thin film deposition is the most ubiquitous and critical of the processes used to manufacture high tech devices. Morphology and microstructure of thin films directly controls their optical, magnetic, and electrical properties. This book focuses on modeling and simulations used in research on the morphological evolution during film growth. The authors emphasize the detailed mathematical formulation of the problem both through numerical calculations based on Langevin continuum equations, and through Monte Carlo simulations based on discrete surface growth models when an analytical formulism is not convenient. Evolution of Thin-Film Morphology will be of benefit to university researchers and industrial scientists working in the areas of semiconductor processing, optical coating, plasma etching, patterning, micro-machining, polishing, tribology, and any discipline that requires an understanding of thin film growth processes. In particular, the reader will be introduced to the mathematical tools that are available to describe such a complex problem, and appreciate the utility of the various modeling methods through numerous example discussions. For beginners in the field, the text is written assuming a minimal background in mathematics and computer programming. The book will enable readers themselves to set up a computational program to investigate specific topics of interest in thin film deposition.
โฆ Table of Contents
Front Matter....Pages I-XI
Introduction....Pages 1-10
Surface Statistics....Pages 13-28
Self-Affine Surfaces....Pages 29-46
Mounded Surfaces....Pages 47-58
Stochastic Growth Equations....Pages 61-78
Small World Growth Model....Pages 79-90
Monte Carlo Simulations....Pages 93-100
Solid-on-Solid Models....Pages 101-120
Ballistic Aggregation Models....Pages 121-141
Concluding Remarks....Pages 143-144
Back Matter....Pages 145-206
โฆ Subjects
Surfaces and Interfaces, Thin Films; Optical and Electronic Materials; Tribology, Corrosion and Coatings
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