What Techniques are Used in Precision Manufacturing?
Several advanced techniques are employed for precision manufacturing in nanotechnology:
- Lithography: This includes photolithography, electron-beam lithography, and nanoimprint lithography, which are used to create precise patterns on substrates. - Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD): A technique for depositing thin films one atomic layer at a time, ensuring uniformity and precision. - Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE): Used for the precise fabrication of semiconductor layers. - Scanning Probe Microscopy (SPM): Techniques like Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) and Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (STM) for manipulating and characterizing materials at the nanoscale.
