MN0020 The Growth and Characterization of Thin Films

6 ECTS - 2-2 Duration (T+A)- . Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code MN0020
Name The Growth and Characterization of Thin Films
Term 2024-2025 Academic Year
Semester . Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-2 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 6 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language İngilizce
Level Doktora Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
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Course Goal / Objective

This course aims to provide information about physical and chemical thin film growth technologies. It also provides a better understanding of the different techniques used in the production and characterization of thin films. There will be hands-on demonstrations and experiments throughout the course work.

Course Content

This course will provide thin film deposition methods, their possibilities and limitations. Hands-on demonstrations and experiments in our Laboratories will help the participants to better understand the possibilities of each deposition method and stimulate informal discussions between participants. Essential fundamental aspects, as well as the technology of thin-film growth such as physical and chemical techniques will be performed. Thin films at nanoscale will be grown employing spin coating, electrochemical deposition, cathodic vacuum arc, thermal evaporation, electron cyclotron resonance microwave power chemical vapor deposition techniques. Variety of characterization techniques, including XRD, AFM, optical, electrical will be used and it will help to learn how to test and characterize film structure and related properties after deposition.

Course Precondition

Basic knowledge on growth techniques

Resources

Milton Ohring Materials Science of Thin Films Depositon and Structure, Academic Press (2001) Donald Smith, Thin Film Deposition Principles and Practice, McGraw Hill; (1995)

Notes

Recent reviews, articles and researches


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Learns general information about thin films.
LO02 Learns about physical and chemical thin film production techniques.
LO03 Gains information on how to use the production systems available in the laboratory.
LO04 Follows and applies demonstration experiments related to production methods.
LO05 Learns the characterization of the produced thin films.
LO06 Gains extensive analytical problem-solving capacity
LO07 Gains sufficient scientific background to undertake research


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Based on the qualifications gained during PhD studies, develops and deepens the current and advanced knowledge in the area by unique means of thinking and / or research at mastery level and comes up with original definitions which bring about novelty to the area. 5
PLO02 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Can effectively use the equipment used in the field. 2
PLO03 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Selects experimental measurement methods of various physical quantities and uses instruments in accordance with their sensitivity limits.
PLO04 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Interprets experimental and observational results.
PLO05 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Can draw conclusions from the information obtained during the preparation for the PhD qualifying exam. 3
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Can interpret the information acquired about the field orally and in writing. 4
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Uses mathematical methods related to the field of study.
PLO08 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Have knowledge about the logic, design, conclusion and dissemination of results of scientific research. 5
PLO09 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Uses the theoretical and applied knowledge gained in the field of materials and nanotechnology at the level of expertise. 4
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Gains high-level skills in using research methods in studies related to materials science and nanotechnology.
PLO11 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Develops a scientific method that brings innovation to science.
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Makes critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new ideas related to the field. 4
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Can carry out independent research on a specific topic related to materials and nanotechnology. 4
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Be able to lead in the execution of interdisciplinary studies.
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Follows the developments in the her/his field of study and constantly renews herself/himself. 4
PLO16 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Calculate the predictions of the theories and compare them with the experimental results. 3
PLO17 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Comprehends the interdisciplinary interaction that the field of study is related to.
PLO18 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik He/she shares his/her own ideas and suggestions regarding the problems in the field of study with groups in and outside the field by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.
PLO19 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Can develop original solutions for problems in the field. 4
PLO20 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Can prepare a scientific article and publish scientific articles in international refereed journals.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Thin film deposition methods, their possibilities and limitations Reading the related topic from the book and doing research on the internet Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösterip Yaptırma
2 Essential fundamental aspects, as well as the technology of thin-film growth Reading the related topic from the book and doing research on the internet Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösterip Yaptırma
3 Basics of physical and chemical deposition techniques Reading the related topic from the book and doing research on the internet Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösteri
4 Cathodic vacuum arc Reading the related topic from the book and doing research on the internet Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösteri
5 Thermal evaporation Reading the related topic from the book and doing research on the internet Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösteri
6 Electron cyclotron resonance microwave power chemical vapor deposition techniques (ECR-MPCVD) Reading the related topic from the book and doing research on the internet Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösteri
7 Electrochemical deposition Reading the related topic from the book and doing research on the internet Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösteri
8 Mid-Term Exam Written Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Spin coating Reading the related topic from the book and doing research on the internet Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösteri
10 Hands-on demonstrations in the laboratory 1 Reading the related topic from the book and doing research on the internet Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösteri
11 X-ray Diffraction (XRD) Reading the related topic from the book and doing research on the internet Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösteri
12 Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) Reading the related topic from the book and doing research on the internet Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösteri
13 Optical characterization Reading the related topic from the book and doing research on the internet Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösteri
14 Electrical characterization Reading the related topic from the book and doing research on the internet Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösteri
15 Hands-on demonstrations in the laboratory 2 Reading the related topic from the book and doing research on the internet Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösteri
16 Term Exam Written Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exam Written exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 4 56
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 2 2
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 12 12
Final Exam 1 28 28
Total Workload (Hour) 154
Total Workload / 25 (h) 6,16
ECTS 6 ECTS

Update Time: 10.05.2024 12:09