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Sputtering is a physical vapor deposition technique used to deposit thin films. It involves bombarding a target material with energetic ions in a plasma environment. The impact of these ions causes atoms or molecules to be ejected from the target surface, a process known as sputtering. These ejected particles then travel through the vacuum chamber and condense onto a substrate, forming a thin film. The sputtering process is highly controllable, allowing for precise deposition of various materials, including metals, alloys, and insulators. It is widely used in industries such as semiconductor manufacturing, optics, and decorative coatings. The rate of deposition, film thickness, and film properties can be influenced by parameters like ion energy, gas pressure, target material, and substrate temperature. Different types of sputtering exist, including DC sputtering, RF sputtering, and magnetron sputtering, each offering specific advantages for different applications. Magnetron sputtering, for instance, utilizes magnetic fields to confine plasma, increasing sputtering efficiency and deposition rates. The vacuum environment is crucial to prevent contamination of the deposited film.