Diamond Thin Films - An Emerging Technology: Past, Present and Future
Author | : Ashok Kumar Dua |
Publisher | : Trans Tech Publications Ltd |
Total Pages | : 110 |
Release | : 2004-08-08 |
ISBN-10 | : 9783035706352 |
ISBN-13 | : 3035706352 |
Rating | : 4/5 (352 Downloads) |
Download or read book Diamond Thin Films - An Emerging Technology: Past, Present and Future written by Ashok Kumar Dua and published by Trans Tech Publications Ltd. This book was released on 2004-08-08 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Diamond, as well as being a precious gem, is a versatile material par excellence. No other material comes anywhere near to matching its properties, which are both extreme, and also expressed in rare combinations. However, natural diamonds, and those synthesised under high sandpressure temperatures, are too expensive or small for many technological applications. These limitations can be overcome by using large-area diamond coatings; chemically bonded to inexpensive non-diamond surfaces. The consequent economic advantages provide the driving force for much diamond-related research and technology.