Pawlowski L. Physical Deposition Methods for Films and Coatings 2025

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Physical Deposition Methods for Films and Coatings presents a pedagogical compilation of current knowledge of dry deposition.
Written by a renowned and awarded academic with more than 40 years of experience in the field, Physical Deposition Methods for Films and Coatings covers topics including:
The process of making a deposit that appears on the surface, growth of deposits, their post treatments, and characterization methods
Different physical and chemical deposition techniques including atomistic, chemical vapor, and various thermal spraying methods
Properties of deposits depending on the material and deposition technique
Substrate preparation, coating microstructure, and morphology and stability of thin films
Examples of applications of thin films in optical devices, environmental applications, telecommunications devices, and energy storage devices