Langmuir-Blodgett Films
An Introduction

A multidisciplinary introduction to Langmuir–Blodgett films.

Michael C. Petty (Author)

9780521424509, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 23 February 1996

256 pages, 177 b/w illus. 14 tables
24.6 x 18.9 x 1.4 cm, 0.46 kg

'... a clear description ... It provides a useful introduction for both students and new researchers.' Aslib Book Guide

This book provides a multidisciplinary introduction to the subject of Langmuir–Blodgett films. These films are the focus of intense current worldwide interest, as the ability to deposit organic films of nanometre thicknesses has many implications in materials science, and in the development of new electronic and opto-electronic devices. Beginning with the application of simple thermodynamics to the common bulk phases of matter, the book outlines the nature of the phases associated with floating monolayer films. The Langmuir–Blodgett deposition process itself is described in some detail and contrasted with other thin film techniques. Monolayer-forming materials and the structural, electrical and optical properties of Langmuir–Blodgett films are discussed separately. Each chapter is comprehensive, easy to understand and generously illustrated. Appendices are provided for the reader wishing to delve deeper into the physics and chemistry background.

1. The bulk phases of matter
2. Monolayers: two-dimensional phases
3. Film deposition
4. Monolayer materials
5. Langmuir–Blodgett film structure
6. Electrical phenomena
7. Optical properties
Appendices
Materials index
Subject index.

Subject Areas: Condensed matter physics [liquid state & solid state physics PHFC]