WHERE:

Sharaton Dallas Hotel
Room TBA
400 Olive St
Dallas, TX 75201

WHEN:

May 4-6, 2027
Tuesday-Thursday

TIME: (SHORT COURSE)

Sign-in: 8:30am (Tuesday)
Tuesday Session: 9am-5pm
Wednesday Session: 9am-5pm
Thursday Session: 9am-noon

DEADLINE:

Registration ends April 23, 2026.
Limited space available.

SCHEDULE

SVC TUTOTRIAL (M-102)

INTRO TO ELLIPSOMETRY
MONDAY – AFTERNOON

***Requires use of (1) SVC On-Location Tutorial Credit

M-102 Introduction to Ellipsometry (half day)

  • Principles of ellipsometry
  • Optical constants and light-matter interaction
  • Using Ellipsometry to measure material properties
    • Film thickness
    • Complex refractive index
  • Survey of applications:
    • What can Ellipsometry measure?
    • Ex-situ, in-situ, and in-line examples.

SHORT COURSE

  • Transparent layers
  • Cauchy Dispersion
  • Thickness PreFit
  • Global Fit
  • Roughness
  • Index Grading
  • Parameterize Layer
  • Absorbing Films
  • Semi-Absorbing Films
  • Wavelength Expansion Fits
  • B-Spline
  • Convert to Transparent B-Spline
  • Gen-Osc
  • Oscillator Model Theory
  • Fitting SE + Transmission
  • Thin Absorbing Materials
  • Multiple-Layer Analysis

SVC TUTOTRIAL (M-103)

IN-SITU SESSION

THURSDAY – AFTERNOON

***Requires use of (1) SVC On-Location Tutorial Credit

M-103 In Situ Spectroscopic Ellipsometry (half day)

  • Spectroscopic Ellipsometry Introduction
  • In Situ Spectroscopic Ellipsometry Hardware Integration
  • Common Chamber Integration Considerations and Calibration
  • In Situ Data Acquisition Modes
  • Remote Communication with Ellipsometer Software for Control and Feedback
  • Dynamic Data Analysis Examples

SVC TechCon VIP Perks

Short course registration fee includes ALL of the following:

FAQ

How do I register for the SVC Tutorial sessions?

Instructions will be sent after you complete the course registration below.

Will my SVC conference registration give me access to the technical sessions?

Yes. You can attend any technical session on any day of the SVC conference. View SVC Technical Program.

What if I want to attend both M-102 and M-103 SVC Tutorial sessions?

One of these sessions will be complimentary with your SVC VIP perks, the second session will require a fee paid on the SVC website. Instructions on how to sign-up for the SVC Tutorials will be sent after you complete the registration form below.

What if I want to attend a different SVC Tutorial Session?

You can use your complementary SVC Tutorial credit for any session. It is recommended to not pick sessions that overlap with the Core Course Schedule above.

Is lunch included?

No, we will break for lunch at noon. The Long Beach Convention Center is nearby to many restaurants.

Hotel Information

Dallas Sheraton Hotel
400 Olive St, Dallas, TX 75201
+1-214-922-8000

**Hotel block is not yet open.

***Discounted hotel information will be sent after registration form is submitted.

Airport Information

Dallas Fort Worth Airport (DFW) – Located 22 miles from Sheraton Dallas Hotel.

Dallas Love Field (DAL) – Located 6 miles from Sheraton Dallas Hotel.

Parking

On-site self-parking and valet parking are available at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel.

Registration