Order in Thin Organic Films [Paperback]

This book gives a comprehensive account of the production and characterisation of ordered, thin organic films.This book describes the various methods currently used to deposit highly ordered organic films, and the physical techniques employed in characterising their properties. The LangmuirSHBlodgett technique, self-assembly, and mesophase film deposition are described in detail. Liquid crystals, films at the air/water interface and biomembranes are also discussed. The book is aimed at those graduate students and established research workers with an interest in the physics and chemistry of these fascinating structures.This book describes the various methods currently used to deposit highly ordered organic films, and the physical techniques employed in characterising their properties. The LangmuirSHBlodgett technique, self-assembly, and mesophase film deposition are described in detail. Liquid crystals, films at the air/water interface and biomembranes are also discussed. The book is aimed at those graduate students and established research workers with an interest in the physics and chemistry of these fascinating structures.This book describes the various methods currently used to deposit highly ordered organic films, and the physical techniques employed in characterizing their properties. Beginning with a discussion of the necessary basic physics and chemistry, the book proceeds to a description of the main topics of current research in this field. The author discusses in detail the Langmuir-Blodgett technique, self-assembly, and methods of film deposition exploiting the ordered structure of mesophases. Finally, he treats liquid crystals, films at the air/water interface and biomembranes.1. Introductory material; 2. Definition and measurement of order; 3. Films at the air/water interface; 4. LangmuirBlodgett films; 5. More complex structures formed by the LangmuirBlodgett technique; 6. Self assembly; 7. Liquid crystals; 8. Biomolecules.'This is a well prepared tel3À