D.J Fisher Bonding by Self-Propagating Reaction

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Bonding by Self-Propagating Reaction represents a highly promising approach for the joining of dissimilar materials in such fields as microelectronics, infrared sensors, micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS), aerospace and nuclear industries, and surface engineering for chemical, mechanical and microsystems applications. Keywords: Microsystems, Sensors, Actuators, High-Temperature Synthesis, Multilayer Films, Bilayer Thickness, Magnetron Sputtering, Thermite-Type Bonding, Silicon Wafers, Intermetallics, Metalloids, Metallic Glasses, Ceramics, Metallized Ceramics, Nanofoils, Nanocomposite Foils, Nanocrystalline Films, Nano-Laminates, Nano-Multilayers, Aluminum alloys, Nano-Aluminates, Polymers, Porous Materials, Stainless Steels, Titanium Alloys, Titanium Nanolayers.