Thin film and small scale mechanics

Frequency

Every year

Summary

The course focuses on mechanics of solid thin films and small scale structures and on state-of-the-art experimental techniques employed for evaluation and extraction of thin films and small scale structures mechanical properties. Lectures are example intensive, with in depth theoretical analysis.

Content

Note

Textbook: L.B. Freund and S. Suresh, Thin Film Materials, Cambridge Univ. Press 2004 (textbook is not necessary for course participation, handouts and lecture notes will provide sufficient information but the textbook is a valuable reference for anyone working in the field). The course will be held at EMPA in Thun so that participants can witness and take part in actual experimental evaluations and testing of thin films.

Keywords

Small scale mechanics, thin film mechanics

Learning Prerequisites

Required courses

Basic knowledge of solid mechanics and materials (e.g. elasticity, strength of materials, continuum mechanics, microstructure and chemistry of materials)

Assessment methods

Written

Resources

Bibliography

https://www.empa.ch/web/s206/johann-michler
https://www.empa.ch/web/s206/jakob-schwiedrzik

Websites

• https://www.epfl.ch/research/domains/ccmx/ccmx-legacy/courses-and-events/thinfilms/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=Copie+de+Upcoming+Courses+for+Materials+Scientists+and+Engineers&utm_content=is+available+here&utm_campaign=Spring+2025+Upcoming+Courses+for+Materials+Scientists+and+Engineers