The Group for Thin Film Physics has been formed in 1964 year by Prof. N.T.Gladkikh. Currently the Group work in the framework and with the support of the School of Physics and School of Physics and Technology of the V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University. The Group is aimed to increase the fundamental understanding of influence of the size on the properties of thin film and small particles. We carry out basic research for exploring the relationship between growth conditions, size, structure and physical properties of thin films and alloys. Films are usually prepared by PVD methods and studied by means of standard (TEM, SEM. EDX, STM, X-ray) techniques and newly developed ones.
Since the science moves towards the nano we also promote cooperation between researchers from various fields of science the electron microscopy methods are used in and organize the efficient operation of high-cost equipment. The Laboratory takes an active part in high-level education and training of students and post-graduates, and helps researches from other divisions of the university to conduct the electron microscopy studies. Staff of the Laboratiory are highly qualified researches and engineers with major experience in the field of nanophysics and application of electron microscopy methods therein.

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