Materials Science in Microelectronics I - The Relationships Between Thin Film Processing and Structure (Hardcover, 2nd edition)

Thin films play a key role in the material science of microelectronics, and the subject matter of thin-films divides naturally into two headings: processing / structure relationship, and structure / properties relationship.
The first volume of "Materials Science in Microelectronics" focuses on the first relationship that between processing and the structure of the thin-film. The state of the thin film s surface during the period that one monolayer exists - before being buried in the next layer determines the ultimate structure of the thin film, and thus its properties. This volume takes into consideration the following potential influencing factors: crystal defects, void structure, grain structure, interface structure in epitaxial films, the structure of amorphous films, and reaction-induced structure.
An ideal text or reference work for students and researchers in material science, who need to learn the basics of thin films.