What Does GLAD Stand For?
GLAD stands for Glancing Angle Deposition
GLAD, or Glancing Angle Deposition, is a thin film deposition technique characterized by the angle at which material is deposited onto a substrate. This method involves directing incoming vapor at a shallow angle relative to the substrate surface, which facilitates the formation of nanostructured films with tailored optical and physical properties. GLAD is widely used in applications such as nanoscale coatings, photonic devices, and advanced materials research, enabling the creation of structures with enhanced functionality and unique anisotropic characteristics.
Added on 14th April 2008 | Last edited on 16th June 2025 | Edit Acronym