The word epitaxy is derived from the Greek "epi" upon, and "taxis" to arrange. Thus, epitaxial silicon deposition requires the ability to add and arrange silicon atoms upon a single crystal surface.

The process allows for real-time monitoring and adjustments ... While Organic Molecular Beam Deposition (OMBD) and Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE) are both advanced techniques for creating thin films, ...

A groundbreaking study on van der Waals (vdW) epitaxy has introduced new possibilities in the production of wafer-scale, single-crystal molecular films, addressing a longstanding challenge in ...