Thin Films: Growth and Interfaces

This lecture covers the mechanisms of dislocation motion in crystal structures, including glide and climb motions. It also delves into the concepts of glissile and sessile interfaces, as well as the growth models for thin films in modern technology, such as molecular beam epitaxy and chemical vapor deposition. The presentation explores the morphology control of thin films and different growth models, including Frank-Van der Merwe, Volmer-Weber, and Stranski-Krastanov. The discussion extends to strained and unstrained growth, diffusion-limited aggregation, and concludes with insights into the nature of interfaces and dislocations in thin film growth.