What Resources Are Needed to Set Up a Modern Thin-Film Laboratory?

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This discussion focuses on the essential resources required to establish a modern thin-film laboratory. Key recommendations include the textbook "Materials Science of Thin Films, Second Edition" by Milton Ohring for foundational knowledge. Participants emphasize the variability in lab setups, ranging from advanced clean rooms for Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) and Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) to simpler setups involving electrodeposition. Additionally, the need for a comprehensive list of equipment and suppliers is highlighted as critical for effective lab establishment.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of thin-film technologies, including CVD and ALD
  • Familiarity with laboratory instrumentation and equipment
  • Knowledge of vacuum science principles
  • Experience with materials science concepts relevant to thin films
NEXT STEPS
  • Research advanced techniques in Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD)
  • Explore Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) methodologies
  • Compile a list of essential laboratory equipment for thin-film research
  • Identify leading academic and corporate labs specializing in thin-film technologies
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Researchers, graduate students, and professionals in materials science and engineering, particularly those focused on thin-film technologies and laboratory setup.

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Friends,seeking some doctoral Researchers in the sub-domain of thin-films,I would want
the following assistance from any of them: (1)A Standard Reference Book that addresses
introductory (Post Grad.) and advanced (PhD) topics in thin Films.(2) Some standard Lab
projects that has been conceptualized in Thin films for UnderGrad's & PostGrad's (4) a
Comprehensive list of Equipments/Instruments and pertinent accessories/ resources towards
setting up a modern thin-films laboratory.(5) Leading Academic and Corporate labs on
thin-films who are lead with cutting edge thought leadership in this area (6) Possible
manufacturing suppliers of the laboratory instrumentation and pertinent inter-disciplinary
apparatus in the context of (2) aforesaid. (7) Advise from practitioners who have already
set-up such Thin-film labs for research/small production environs.[I understand that this is
an exhaustive resource request,however,respondents may limit themselves to their domain
of expertise]
 
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I can't answer all of your questions, but I'd suggest that even within the 'sub-field' of thin film technologies, that there is no 'standard lab setup with standardized equipment'--this ranges from multimillion dollar controlled clean rooms doing everything from CVD (Chemical Vapour Deposition) and ALD (Atomic Layer Deposition) to a fumehood and some beakers doing electrodeposition or Self-Assembled Monolayers.

The textbook I used in my graduate intro vacuum science course was by Milton Ohring Materials Science of Thin Films, Second Edition. Good, broad overview of many of the concepts encountered in thin films.

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