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Organic Thin Films: Synthesis and Behavior

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MICRO-435: Quantum and nanocomputing

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This lecture covers the synthesis and behavior of organic thin films, focusing on Langmuir-Blodgett (LB) and self-assembly monolayers. It discusses the feasibility and fabrication of molecules, the Langmuir layer region, and examples using gold and sulfur. The process variations parameters, molecular dynamics simulation, and magnetic anisotropy are also explored, along with the technology and techniques used in creating these films.

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Condensed matter physics: Phase transitions

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Self-assembly

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Magnetic anisotropy

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Molecular self-assembly

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