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Applications of diamond-like carbon thin films

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There is considerable interest in growing diamond layers and thin films for a wide range of applications. Some of these thin film requirements can be met already using existing diamond-like carbon coatings. This paper reviews the use of diamond-like carbon films in infra red optical, mechanical, electronic and biomedical applications.

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    Alan H. Lettington

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Lettington, A.H. (1994). Applications of diamond-like carbon thin films. In: Lettington, A.H., Steeds, J.W. (eds) Thin Film Diamond. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-0725-9_10

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