Thin Films and Extreme Conditions M1

This course consists of a series of lectures on the synthesis and characterization of thin films for technological applications or academic research. It is supplemented by an introduction to synthesis techniques for compounds that are stabilized under high pressure or are 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 the 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

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

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

Electronic and Ionic Conductivity in Metallic Oxides

Understanding the Concepts of Ceramic Semiconductors

Ongoing Assessment

1. Physics of Low-Dimensional Systems
2. Quantum confinement
3. Quantum Wells, 1D Quantum Wires, 0D Quantum Dots
4. Electron Confinement and the 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): Chemistry Master's Program Office Master's in Chemistry @ umontpellier.fr