Typical topics include:

• Growth and physical properties of thin films
• Thin films for optical and magnetic recording
• Epitaxial films
• Compositionally-modulated thin films
• Thin film phenomena and reactions; multilayer films
• Microstructure and microchemistry of superconducting thin films
• Laser, e-beam, and ion-assisted processes
• Diamond films
• Thin film sensors
• Polymeric thin films
• Physics and chemistry of wear-protective films
• Micromechanical properties and adhesion of thin films

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