Thin Film Technology: A Complete Guide To Nanocoatings

Master Thin Film Technology linked with Nanotechnology; Materials Science, Manufacturing, instrumentation, software tool

What you'll learn

Explore the fundamentals of thin film technology, its evolution, connections to nanotechnology, and its critical role in driving innovation across industries.

Learn vacuum science and technology, covering vacuum systems, gas theory and transport, and pumping principles, essential for working in thin film deposition.

Learn thin film deposition technique, including PVD methods like evaporation and sputtering, CVD processes, and factors influencing choice of deposition method

Understand the mechanical properties of thin films, including stress, adhesion, hardness, and other key properties, along with instruments used to analyze them.

Delve into optical properties and thin film analysis, including interference, optical constants, measurement techniques, and analyse these critical properties.

Explore the design and theory behind anti-reflective coatings with OpenFilters software. Learn principles for creating effective single to multi-layer coatings

Requirements

No software experience needed - you will learn everything you need to know

No paid software required - I’ll guide you step-by-step through installing and setting up software

Description

Welcome to Thin Film Technology: A Complete Guide to Nanocoatings! This course offers a comprehensive exploration of thin film technology, taking you from foundational principles to advanced applications in nanocoating design. Ideal for science students, engineers, scientists, and technology enthusiasts, this course equips you with the theoretical understanding and practical skills necessary for mastering thin film processes in fields such as nanotechnology, semiconductor fabrication, optics, and materials science.What You’ll Learn:Fundamentals of Thin Film Technology: Dive into the essential concepts of thin film science, its evolution, and its relationship with nanotechnology. Discover how thin films have become foundational to innovations in various industries.Vacuum Science and Technology: Learn the basics of vacuum systems, kinetic gas theory, gas transport, and pumping principles—vital knowledge for working with thin film deposition.Thin Film Deposition Techniques: Gain hands-on insights into the classification of deposition methods, from Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) and its methods like thermal evaporation and sputtering to Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) processes, and learn what factors influence the choice of deposition technique.Mechanical Properties of Thin Films: Understand the key mechanical properties of thin films, including stress, adhesion, and other essential properties, along with instruments used to analyse these properties.Optical Properties and Thin Film Analysis: Delve into the optical properties of thin films, such as interference and optical constants, and explore the tools and techniques used to measure and analyse these critical properties.Optical Coating Design with OpenFilters: Explore the design and theory behind anti-reflective coatings with OpenFilters software. From single to multi-layer coatings, you’ll learn design principles essential for creating highly effective optical coatings.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction to thin film technologies

Lecture 1 Introduction to thin film technology

Lecture 2 Relationship of Thin Film Technology with Nanotechnology

Lecture 3 Historical Background and Development of Thin Film Technology

Lecture 4 Applications of Thin Film Technology

Section 2: Vacuum Science and Technology

Lecture 5 Introduction to the Vacuum Science

Lecture 6 Kinetic Theory of Gas

Lecture 7 Gas Transport & Pumping

Lecture 8 Conductance of Vacuum System

Lecture 9 Pumping Speed

Section 3: Vacuum Pumps and Systems

Lecture 10 Positive displacement pump

Lecture 11 Kinetic and Entrapment Pumps

Section 4: Thin Film Deposition Techniques

Lecture 12 Overview and Classification of Deposition Techniques

Lecture 13 Physical Vapour Deposition (PVD) method - a) Thermal Evaporation

Lecture 14 Physical Vapour Depositon (PVD) method - b) Electron Beam Evaporation

Lecture 15 Physical Vapour Deposition (PVD) method - c) DC sputtering

Lecture 16 Physical Vapour Deposition (PVD) method - d) RF sputtering

Lecture 17 Chemical Vapour Deposition (CVD) Method - a) Thermal CVD

Lecture 18 Chemical Vapour Deposition (CVD) method - b) Plasma Enhanced CVD

Lecture 19 Factors Influencing Choice of Deposition Techniques

Section 5: Mechanical Properties and Analysis of Thin Films

Lecture 20 Introduction to Mechanical Properties of Thin Films

Lecture 21 Fundamental Mechanical Properties of Thin Films

Lecture 22 Stress in Thin Film

Lecture 23 Adhesion of Thin Films

Lecture 24 Instruments to analyse mechanical properties of thin films

Section 6: Optical Properties and Analysis of Thin Films

Lecture 25 Introduction to Optical Properties of Thin Films

Lecture 26 Optical Constants in Thin Film

Lecture 27 Interference of Optical Coatings

Lecture 28 Instruments to Analyse Optical Properties of Thin Films

Section 7: Optical Coating Design using OpenFilters software

Lecture 29 Theory of Anti-Reflective Coatings

Lecture 30 Single Layer Anti-Reflective Coating

Lecture 31 Two Layer Anti-Reflective Coating

Lecture 32 Three Layer Anti-Reflective Coating

Lecture 33 Appreciation video

Perfect for anyone with a keen interest in thin film coating and nanotechnology applications who wishes to explore cutting-edge technology with hands-on techniques.,Ideal for students studying materials science, nanotechnology, physics, chemistry, or related fields who want a comprehensive understanding of thin film technology.,Valuable for those interested in careers in semiconductor fabrication, optics, and related industries where thin film applications are critical.