Technical Handbook of Silicon Thin Film’s Characterization

Description

Thin film technology has been pivotal to the semiconductor industry since the 1970s, evolving alongside advancements in materials and technology. Even today, thin films are equally used in the fields of electronics, energy, and medicine. In the future, thin film will lead the way for flexible and wearable technologies. This book offers a comprehensive guide to essential silicon thin film characterization techniques, drawn from the author’s hands-on laboratory experience. Each chapter provides a detailed exploration, from measuring thickness to analyzing crystallinity, surface morphology, material composition, optical response, and electrical properties. With theoretical insights, equations, experimental data, graphical analysis, and practical examples, readers will gain the expertise needed to perform precise data interpretation. Furthermore, a few problems are provided for practice at the end of each chapter. Ideal for beginners and experts alike, this book is an invaluable resource for those working in materials science, semiconductor applications, and multidisciplinary scientific fields.