Recent advances in surface engineering and coating
technologies have led to the development of a new
breed of nano-structured and/or composite coatings
that can meet the increasingly multifunctional application
needs of future mechanical systems. Some of these
coatings are truly super-hard and lubricious, hence
are well-suited for demanding transportation and green
manufacturing applications. Duplex/multiplex surface
treatment methods are now combined with multilayer
coating architectures to meet the ever increasing
application requirements of critical engine parts
and components. Furthermore, a new generation of nano-structured
diamond, diamond like and carbide derived carbon films
is also available and can be used for various advanced
microelectronics, biomedical and optical applications.
The primary goal of this course is to provide a comprehensive
overview of the latest developments in surface engineering
and coating technologies in general and physical and
chemical vapor deposition (PVD and CVD) processes
in particular. Multi-functional, nano-structured and
-composite coating architectures produced by these
advanced methods are covered in details and the basic
mechanisms involved in the nucleation and growth of
these coatings are provided. The course will also
provide a general overview of advanced tools/techniques
used in the characterization and testing of these
coatings. Some of these tools have now become an integral
part of dedicated surface engineering laboratories
and are extensively used to elucidate the nucleation
and growth mechanisms of coatings; internal stresses
and stress gradients within the films, nano-structural
and chemical analyses, mechanical, electrical, optical,
and tribological characterization of the films. Precise
knowledge gained through the use of these techniques
has been proven to be very useful in fine-tuning film
microstructure and chemistry that can ultimately impact
film property and performance.
Course Credit and Pre-requisites
The total number of contact hours for the five day
program is 27, and 2.7 CEUs. There are certain pre-requisites
for each topic. In order to maximize the learning
experience, we will provide complete course materials
to students prior to the class. Pre-requisite material
will be reviewed briefly at the beginning of each
course.
Fees
The registration fee for the short course is: $2,000
An additional $200 fee will be added to late
registrations received after June 1, 2004. Register
by April 1, 2004 and receive a 20% discount.
The fee includes continental breakfast, coffee breaks,
and lunch each day plus a reception dinner on Monday
and a banquet
dinner on Thursday as well as all presentation
materials, lecture notes and appropriate review papers.
Location
The course will be held at Northwestern University.
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