1) Examine a particular thin film system in some depth -review the literature.
Ag deposited on GaAs
Al deposited on Si
Fe/Cr/Fe multilayer structures
2) Examine a particular application of thin film technology. Optical coatings(UVblock, anti---reflection, reflective...)
Friction and wear coatings
Quantum well structures
Photovoltaic devices
Giant magneto resistance devices for magnetic recording heads