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Can you explain in detail the applications of ultra-high vacuum (UHV)?
Ultra-High Vacuum (UHV) refers to an extremely low-pressure environment, typically below 1×10^-7 Pascals and can reach down to less than 1×10^-10 Pascals. In such conditions, only a very small number of molecules exist per cubic centimeter, making UHV crucial for various scientific research and technological applications. Here are some key applications of UHV:Surface Science: Experiments conducted under UHV greatly reduce the risk of surface contamination and oxidation since there are virtually no residual gas molecules to react with the sample surfaces. This makes UHV ideal for studying the physical and chemical properties of material surfaces, including adsorption, desorption processes, and catalysis.Thin Film Growth Technologies: Techniques like Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE) and Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) require extremely pure environments to ensure the quality and uniformity of the thin films produced. UHV conditions prevent the introduction of impurities, thus guaranteeing the
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