Thin films and extreme conditions M1

This course consists of a series of different lectures in the field of synthesis and characterization of thin films for technological applications or academic research. It is completed by an introduction into synthesis techniques of compounds stabilized under high pressure or only available under special conditions.

1. Physics of Low-dimensional systems
2. Quantum confinement
3. Quantum wells, 1D quantum wires, 0D quantum dots
4. Electron confinement and Density of States (DoS) formalism
5. Epitaxial films
6. Microstructure
7. Dislocations and grain boundaries
8. Coatings and applications
9. Diffusion barriers
10. Photo optical devices
11. Vacuum technology
12. High-pressure synthesis

Synthesis of compounds with unusual valence and coordination states

Hourly volumes:

CM: 17

TD: 8

Understanding the role of point defects in solids on transport properties and structural stability.

To apply the concept of Brouwer diagrams to control conductivity in oxides.

Electronic and ionic conductivity in metallic oxides

Understanding concepts of ceramic semiconductors

Continuous assessment

1. Physics of Low-dimensional systems
2. Quantum confinement
3. Quantum wells, 1D quantum wires, 0D quantum dots
4. Electron confinement and Density of States (DoS) formalism
5. Epitaxial films
6. Microstructure
7. Dislocations and grain boundaries
8. Coatings and applications
9. Diffusion barriers
10. Photo optical devices
11. Vacuum technology
12. High-pressure synthesis

Administrative contact(s): Master's in Chemistry Secretariat Master's degree in Chemistry @ umontpellier.fr