M E 461

Mechanics of Thin Films

Prerequisites

No prerequisites

Description

Provides an overview of the thin film deposition processes; the stress and microstructure development during film growth; the mechanisms of adhesion; delamination and fracture; and the state-of-the-art characterization techniques for the microstructure and mechanical properties of thin films, coatings, and nanomaterials.

CEC Data

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