Investigations into the Origins of the Physical Structure of Thin Films.
Abstract
The random ballistic aggregation of atoms onto a surface under low adatom mobility conditions leads to clustering and evolution of growth cones from these random clusters. The connections between these basic physical processes and the resulting wide variety of thin film morphologies (both top surface and cross-section) are being made in an attempt to quantify morphology, nad ultimately properties. The research can be divided into four research thrust areas: 1. controlled film preparation; 2. morphological characterization of the resulting films; 3. image enhancement/quantification of micrographs of morphology; and 4. conceptual and computer modeling of the morphology. This report describes our progress in each of these areas. Originators supplied keywords include: Sputtering; Ion-assisted deposition; and Fratals.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 25, 1985
- Accession Number
- ADA162772
Entities
People
- Russell Messier
Organizations
- Pennsylvania State University