Tribology of Diamond-Like Carbon Films Fundamentals and Applications /

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Donnet, Christophe (Editor), Erdemir, Ali (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Boston, MA : Springer US, 2008.
• Subjects: Materials science.; Atoms.; Physics.; Continuum mechanics.; Mechanical engineering.; Industrial engineering.; Nanotechnology.; Tribology.; Corrosion and anti-corrosives.; Coatings.; Materials Science.; Tribology, Corrosion and Coatings.; Continuum Mechanics and Mechanics of Materials.; Operating Procedures, Materials Treatment.; Atomic, Molecular, Optical and Plasma Physics.; Mechanical Engineering.

Since their initial discovery, diamond-like carbon films have enjoyed an overwhelming interest from both the scientific and industrial communities. There now exist reliable models, computer simulations and experimental findings that clearly demonstrate their exceptional friction and wear properties....