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This volume brings together some of the key components in what is an exciting scientific and technical challenge: to establish diamond as an engineering material that will revolutionise operations in optics, mechanics and electronics. The collection of papers gives a "snapshot" of a rapidly developing subject. It should attract comments and thoughts from those that have not previously considered thin-film diamond to be a maturing subject, as well as being stimulating to all of them already working in the area.
Diamond, as well as being a precious gem, is a versatile material par excellence. No other material comes anywhere near to matching its properties, which are both extreme, and also expressed in rare combinations. However, natural diamonds, and those synthesised under high sandpressure temperatures, are too expensive or small for many technological applications. These limitations can be overcome by using large-area diamond coatings; chemically bonded to inexpensive non-diamond surfaces. The consequent economic advantages provide the driving force for much diamond-related research and technology.
This work, written by leading international authorities, deals with nucleation growth and processing, characterization and electrical, thermal, optical and mechanical properties of thin film diamond. The final chapters are devoted to the broad range of applications of this material.
This volume reviews the state of the art of thin film diamond, a very promising new semiconductor that may one day rival silicon as the material of choice for electronics. Diamond has the following important characteristics; it is resistant to radiation damage, chemically inert and biocompatible and it will become "the material" for bio-electronics, in-vivo applications, radiation detectors and high-frequency devices. Thin-Film Diamond is the first book to summarize state of the art of CVD diamond in depth. It covers the most recent results regarding growth and structural properties, doping and defect characterization, hydrogen in and on diamond as well as surface properties in general, applications of diamond in electrochemistry, as detectors, and in surface acoustic wave devices.· Accessible by both experts and non-experts in the field of semi-conductors research and technology, each chapter is written in a tutorial format· Helping engineers to manufacture devices with optimized electronic properties· Truly international, this volume contains chapters written by recognized experts representing academic and industrial institutions from Europe, Japan and the US
An understanding of thin-film diamond by physical and chemical vapour deposition CVD is of wide application in materials science. This book provides an account of the physical, mechanical and chemical properties of diamond thin films as well as examining the engineering techniques and problems required to exploit them successfully. "Diamond Thin Films" explores the application and measurement of CVD in existing applications and their potential for new usage. The properties of diamond and the techniques of synthesis are examined in detail, with particular emphasis on diamond growth by CVD and quality, shaping and reaction factors. The areas for future study and application are discussed in terms of current state-of-the-art materials and surface science. This book should be a valuable resource for materials scientists and physicists involved in the study of semi-conductor materials, thin films and surface science.
It is now over thirty years since a method was first described for the pyrolysis of hydrocarbons to form thin film diamond. We are now entering a new phase, in which potential applications of this unique material are driving improved understanding of diamond synthesis, better control of both phase purity and structural perfection, and engineering advances that will reduce the cost and increase the deposition rate. In this highly competitive area, researchers from many countries have contributed to our knowledge base, and there are several established international conferences concentrating on diamond thin films. This book brings together some of the key components in what is an exciting scie...
The Diamond Films Handbook is an important source of information for readers involved in the new diamond film technology, emphasizing synthesis technologies and diamond film applications. Containing over 1600 references, drawings, photographs, micrographs, equations, and tables, and contributions by experts from both industry and academia, it inclu
Diamond films grown by activated chemical vapor deposition have superlative thermal, mechanical, optical, and electronic properties combined with a very high degree of chemical inertness to most environments. These properties, together with the ability to fabricate films and shapes of considerable size, promise an exciting new material with many applications. Some applications are on the verge of commercialization but many await a few more technological developments. Diamond-like films are already employed in both commercial and military applications. The popular press, as well as the scientific and technological and industrial communities, are increasingly interested in the potential for fu...
Chemical vapor deposited (CVD) diamond thin films grown homoepitaxially as well as on non-diamond substrates have been the subject of intense investigation since the beginning of the last decade. Diamond's remarkable properties such as physical hardness, chemical inertness, high thermal conductivity, high breakdown voltage, and high carrier mobility are the main factors for the attention it has received from many researchers around the world. Although these properties are somewhat degraded in polycrystalline diamond films, they are still superior to many other materials. One of the most potentially useful applications of diamond thin films is in the semiconductor industry. Although a few pro...
The technological achievements in diamond thin film synthesis over the past decade subsequently led to the utilization of outstanding diamond properties and development of a wide range of applications in various fields of engineering. However, since most chemical vapour deposition (CVD) diamond films are polycrystalline, their characteristics strongly depend on their microstructure. As the number of possible applications for polycrystalline CVD diamond increases, there is constant development and enhancement of the film properties. Polycrystalline diamond in the form of thin films delivers further advantages over thicker polycrystalline layer, e.g., smoother surface, less deposition time and less light absorption. Furthermore, besides the relevant diamond properties, the suitability for applications also depends on various material parameters such as substrate nature, substrate dimensions, possibility of non-planar geometries, surface morphology, electrical conductivity, capability of device fabrication, electrochemical properties and cost.