Thin Films and Thin Film Coating Technics
Physics
Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences
Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thin Films and Thin Film Coating Technics | FIZ528 | Elective | Master's degree | 1 | Spring | 8 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Timur CANEL
Associate Prof. Dr. İDRIS CANDAN
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Explaining the structure of thin films
2) Listing the thin film coating methods
3) Explaining the structure of semiconducting polymers
4) Explaining the photphysics of semiconducting polymers
5) Explaining the charge transport in conjugated polymers
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | ||||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | ||||||||||
| 1 | Low | Middle | Low | Middle | Middle | High | Low | Middle | High | |
| 2 | Middle | Middle | Middle | High | Low | Middle | Middle | High | Middle | |
| 3 | Middle | Low | Middle | Middle | Low | Middle | Low | Middle | Middle | |
| 4 | Low | Middle | High | High | Middle | High | Middle | High | Low | |
| 5 | High | Middle | Low | Low | High | Middle | High | Middle | Middle | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
This course equips candidates with profound knowledge on thermal evoparation, laser process, properties of thin films, obtaining thin film, reactions in thin films, mechanical, optical and magnetic properties of thin films, structure of semi conducting polymers, charge transport in semi conducting polymers.
Weekly Schedule
1) Applications and Developments of Thin Film Technology2) Relevance of the Vacuum Technology for Thin Film Coatings
3) Vacuum Evaporation
4) Basic Principle of Plasma Physics
5) Gaseous Phase and Surface Processes
6) Cathode Sputtering
7) Particle Beam Sources
8) Chemical Vapor Deposition CVD
9) Physical Basics of Modern Methods of Surface and Thin Film Analysis
10) Insitu Measurements
11) Measurements of Thin Layers After the Coating Process
12) Basic Principle of Plasma Physics
13) Nanoparticle Films
14) Applications
15) Applications
16) Applications 2
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Optical Thin Films and Coatings: From Materials to Applications
2- Handbook of Thin Film Technology, Hamid R. Khan
3- Thin Films and Coatings: Toughening and Toughness Characterization, Sam Zhang
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Drill and Practice
5) Lab / Workshop
6) Self Study
7) Problem Solving
8) Project Based Learning
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
50% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
50% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required