Thermal Evaporation: Fundamentals, Applications, and Equipment - NACK Nano-Educators Seminar

Explore thermal evaporation, a crucial technique in nanotechnology for depositing thin films, through this comprehensive 57-minute presentation. Delve into vacuum science fundamentals, various types of vacuum equipment, and the principles of thermal evaporation. Learn about Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) techniques, applications in industry, and witness a live demonstration of the process. Discover how to measure film thickness using surface contact profilometry and compare different thermal evaporator options, from commercial to low-cost setups. Gain practical insights into building an affordable thermal evaporation system for educational purposes, making this complex technology accessible for hands-on learning experiences.

Thermal Evaporation
Welcome
Welcome
Review of Vacuum Science
Vacuum Ranges
Vacuum Pumps
Vacuum Gauges
Vacuum Components
Cost of Vacuum Equipment
Pump down the chamber…
Picture of an Example Vacuum Setup
What is Thermal Evaporation?
What is thermal evaporation?
Physical Vapor Deposition PVD
PVD Techniques
Fundamentals of Thermal Evaporation
Thermal Evaporation
Thermal Evaporation
Typical Thermal Evaporator
Electron Beam e-beam Evaporation
Applications for Thermal Evaporation
Evaporation Demonstration
Cost of Evaporation Equipment
Quick Intro to Surface Contact Profilometry
Thickness measurement
Commercial Thermal Evaporators
Low-cost Commercial Thermal Evaporator
Lowest Cost Thermal Evaporator
Summer 2022 Workshop
Discussion