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Aluminum is a very popular material for evaporation. It typically does not have problems such as spitting. However, there are a few common problems that occur when evaporating this material.

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New vapor deposition tech could accelerate commercialization of perovskite solar cells

pv magazine | Researchers in the United States developed a novel vapor deposition method for all-inorganic perovskite absorbers using continuous flash sublimation (CFS). They described the new technique as a non-batch process that solves two problems associated with the use of established vapor processing in perovskite material manufacturing.

Ultrablack Coating Could Make Next-Gen Telescopes Even Better | The Evaporator, Nov 2024

American Institute of Physics | Sometimes, seeing clearly requires complete black. For astronomy and precision optics, coating devices in black paint can cut down on stray light, enhancing images and boosting performance… more

Choosing the Right Source for Your Thermal Evaporation Process

The right source for your thermal evaporation process will depend on many factors, such as the material you want to evaporate and the system you are using for your thin film process… more

Understanding Ceramic Crucible Boats vs. Refractory Boats & Crucible Liners

In high-temperature processes and material handling, selecting the appropriate equipment is paramount to success… more

Introduction to Dual E-Beam Evaporator Source Technology

A dual E-Beam evaporator source stands out as an advanced tool capable of precise material deposition in diverse scientific and industrial applications… more

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Ultra-Sensitive Sensor with Gold Nanoparticle Array | The Evaporator, Oct 2024

Nanowerk | The sensor is made up of a series of gold disk-shaped nanoparticles on a glass slide. The team at Bath discovered that when they shone an infra-red laser at a precise arrangement of the particles, they started to emit unusual amounts of ultra violet (UV) light… more