Diamond films handbook Machine generated contents note: 1. Introduction Jes Asmussen and D. K. Reinhard 2. A Short History of Diamond Synthesis John C. Angus 3. Film Characterization Methods: Structure and Composition Ludwig Josef Balk and Ralf Heiderhoff 4. Deposition Chemistry: Deposition Pathways Nucleation and Growth David S. Dandy and Michael E. Coltrin 5. Thermally Assisted (Hot Filament) Deposition of Diamond Joseph E. Yehoda 6. Plasma Torch Diamond Deposition Joachim V R. Heberlein and Naoto Ohtake 7. Microwave Plasma Assisted Diamond Film Deposition Timothy A. Grotjohn and Jes Asmussen 8. Combustion Synthesis of Diamond Colin A. Wolden 9. Laser Assisted and Optical Pumping Techniques for Diamond Synthesis Vish V Subramaniam and Shashi M. Aithal 10. CVD Diamond Solutions for Machining and Other Mechanical Applications Brian L. Cline and James M. Olson 11. Diamond Heat Spreaders and Thermal Management Ajay P. Malshe and W. D. Brown 12. Diamond Active Electronic Devices Hiromu Shiomi 13. Diamond Film Optics D. K. Reinhard