Optical Properties of Thin Solid Films

Optical Properties of Thin Solid Films
Author: O. S. Heavens
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 276
Release: 1991-01-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0486669246

Authoritative reference treats the formation, structure, optical properties, and uses of thin solid films, emphasizing causes of their unusual qualities. 162 figures. 19 tables. 1955 edition.

Optical Properties of Solids

Optical Properties of Solids
Author: Frederick Wooten
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2013-10-22
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1483220761

Optical Properties of Solids covers the important concepts of intrinsic optical properties and photoelectric emission. The book starts by providing an introduction to the fundamental optical spectra of solids. The text then discusses Maxwell's equations and the dielectric function; absorption and dispersion; and the theory of free-electron metals. The quantum mechanical theory of direct and indirect transitions between bands; the applications of dispersion relations; and the derivation of an expression for the dielectric function in the self-consistent field approximation are also encompassed. The book further tackles current-current correlations; the fluctuation-dissipation theorem; and the effect of surface plasmons on optical properties and photoemission. People involved in the study of the optical properties of solids will find the book invaluable.

Inorganic Ternary Thin Films: Anaysis of Optical Properties

Inorganic Ternary Thin Films: Anaysis of Optical Properties
Author: Cliff Orori Mosiori
Publisher: Anchor Academic Publishing (aap_verlag)
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2015
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 3954893460

Thin films can be used to fabricate optoelectronic devices. Technology is currently focusing on ternary thin film composition because of their structure, inter-band transitions and other optical properties that can be maximized. This book discusses in detail the optical characteristics of ternary thin films and further investigates the behavior of Iron Zinc Sulphide, Lead Silver Sulphide, Copper Silver Sulphide, Copper Zinc Sulphide and Cadmium Zinc Sulphide. Thin films are of fundamental importance in modern technology.

Optical Properties of Surfaces

Optical Properties of Surfaces
Author: Dick Bedeaux
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 465
Release: 2004
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1860944507

This invaluable book represents a substantial body of work describing the theory of the optical properties of thin island films and rough surfaces. In both cases the feature sizes are small compared to the wavelength of light. The approach is extremely rigorous and theoretically very thorough. The reflection, transmission and absorption of light are described. Computer programs that provide exact solutions for theoretical properties of thin island films are available, and this makes the book of great practical use. The early chapters present a comprehensive theoretical framework. In this new edition a chapter on reflection from gyrotropic media has been added. Contributions due to the gyrotropic nature of the interfacial layer are discussed.

Basics of Interferometry

Basics of Interferometry
Author: P. Hariharan
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2012-12-02
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0080918611

This book is for those who have some knowledge of optics, but little or no previous experience in interferometry. Accordingly, the carefully designed presentation helps readers easily find and assimilate the interferometric techniques they need for precision measurements. Mathematics is held to a minimum, and the topics covered are also summarized in capsule overviews at the beginning and end of each chapter. Each chapter also contains a set of worked problems that give a feel for numbers.The first five chapters present a clear tutorial review of fundamentals. Chapters six and seven discuss the types of lasers and photodetectors used in interferometry. The next eight chapters describe key applications of interferometry: measurements of length, optical testing, studies of refractive index fields, interference microscopy, holographic and speckle interferometry, interferometric sensors, interference spectroscopy, and Fourier-transform spectroscopy. The final chapter offers suggestions on choosing and setting up an interferometer.

Optical Constants of Crystalline and Amorphous Semiconductors

Optical Constants of Crystalline and Amorphous Semiconductors
Author: Sadao Adachi
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 725
Release: 2013-11-27
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1461552478

Knowledge of the refractive indices and absorption coefficients of semiconductors is especially import in the design and analysis of optical and optoelectronic devices. The determination of the optical constants of semiconductors at energies beyond the fundamental absorption edge is also known to be a powerful way of studying the electronic energy-band structures of the semiconductors. The purpose of this book is to give tabulated values and graphical information on the optical constants of the most popular semiconductors over the entire spectral range. This book presents data on the optical constants of crystalline and amorphous semiconductors. A complete set of the optical constants are presented in this book. They are: the complex dielectric constant (E=e.+ieJ, complex refractive index (n*=n+ik), absorption coefficient (a.), and normal-incidence reflectivity (R). The semiconductor materials considered in this book are the group-IV elemental and binary, llI-V, IT-VI, IV-VI binary semiconductors, and their alloys. The reader will fmd the companion book "Optical Properties of Crystalline and Amorphous Semiconductors: Materials and Fundamental Principles" useful since it emphasizes the basic material properties and fundamental prinCiples.

Materials Science

Materials Science
Author: Yitzhak Mastai
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 563
Release: 2013-06-10
Genre: Science
ISBN: 953511140X

Today modern materials science is a vibrant, emerging scientific discipline at the forefront of physics, chemistry, engineering, biology and medicine, and is becoming increasingly international in scope as demonstrated by emerging international and intercontinental collaborations and exchanges. The overall purpose of this book is to provide timely and in-depth coverage of selected advanced topics in materials science. Divided into five sections, this book provides the latest research developments in many aspects of materials science. This book is of interest to both fundamental research and also to practicing scientists and will prove invaluable to all chemical engineers, industrial chemists and students in industry and academia.

Dielectric Films for Advanced Microelectronics

Dielectric Films for Advanced Microelectronics
Author: Mikhail Baklanov
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 508
Release: 2007-04-04
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0470065419

The topic of thin films is an area of increasing importance in materials science, electrical engineering and applied solid state physics; with both research and industrial applications in microelectronics, computer manufacturing, and physical devices. Advanced, high-performance computers, high-definition TV, broadband imaging systems, flat-panel displays, robotic systems, and medical electronics and diagnostics are a few examples of the miniaturized device technologies that depend on the utilization of thin film materials. This book presents an in-depth overview of the novel developments made by the scientific leaders in the area of modern dielectric films for advanced microelectronic applications. It contains clear, concise explanations of material science of dielectric films and their problem for device operation, including high-k, low-k, medium-k dielectric films and also specific features and requirements for dielectric films used in the packaging technology. A broad range of related topics are covered, from physical principles to design, fabrication, characterization, and applications of novel dielectric films.

Spectroscopic Ellipsometry

Spectroscopic Ellipsometry
Author: Hiroyuki Fujiwara
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 388
Release: 2007-09-27
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780470060186

Ellipsometry is a powerful tool used for the characterization of thin films and multi-layer semiconductor structures. This book deals with fundamental principles and applications of spectroscopic ellipsometry (SE). Beginning with an overview of SE technologies the text moves on to focus on the data analysis of results obtained from SE, Fundamental data analyses, principles and physical backgrounds and the various materials used in different fields from LSI industry to biotechnology are described. The final chapter describes the latest developments of real-time monitoring and process control which have attracted significant attention in various scientific and industrial fields.