Preface: Advanced Thin Film Developments and Nano Structures

Magneto-optical Visualisation for High-resolution Forensic Data Recovery Using Advanced Thin Film Nano-materials

We develop and characterise new high-performance nano-engineered magneto-optic materials for use in lasermicroscopy-based magnetic field visualisers featuring high sensitivity and resolution, low cost and small size. This type of visualisers will make it possible for forensic experts to recover erased data previously stored in highand ultrahigh-density magnetic disks and hard disk drives.

Research and Developments in Thin-Film Silicon Photovoltaics

The increasing demand for photovoltaic devices and the associated crystalline silicon feedstock demand scenario have led in the past years to the fast growth of the thin film silicon industry. The high potential for cost reduction and the suitability for building integration have initiated both industrial and research laboratories dynamisms for amorphous silicon and micro-crystalline silicon ba...

MRS Symposium : Thin Film and Nano - Structured Materials for Photovoltaics

The system CuGaSe2 CuGa3Se5 in thin films has been investigated. Layer synthesis was carried out by chemical close-spaced vapour transport (CCSVT) using Cu precursors on Mo/soda-lime glass substrates. The extension of deposition times in a two-step process led to final film compositions with [Ga]/[Cu] ratios ranging from 1 to 3, allowing the study of the phase transition mentioned above. Films ...

Systematically Creased Thin-Film Membrane Structures

This paper presents a study of a square membrane, creased according to theMiura-ori folding pattern.When the membrane is allowed to expand from its packaged configuration, it initially expands elastically under zero corner forces. Starting from this naturally expanded configuration, the paper investigates the stress distribution and the load-displacement relationship when in-plane, diagonal loa...

Innovative Elastic Thin-Film Solar Cell Structures