# Chemical vapour deposition synthetic diamond: materials, technology and applications

**Authors:** R S Balmer, J R Brandon, S L Clewes, H K Dhillon, J M Dodson, I Friel, P N Inglis, T D Madgwick, M L Markham, T P Mollart, N Perkins, G A Scarsbrook, D J Twitchen, A J Whitehead, J J Wilman, S M Woollard  
**arXiv:** [0909.1185](https://arxiv.org/abs/0909.1185)  
**Date:** 2009-09-07  
**Summary page:** https://www.summarizepaper.com/en/paper/0909.1185v1/

## Key points

- Significant advancements in synthesis of CVD diamond have opened up access to new diamond materials for engineers and designers.
- CVD diamond possesses exceptional material properties suitable for applications in medical diagnostics, water treatment, high power electronics, consumer audio, and more.
- Both planar and non-planar geometries of CVD diamond offer opportunities for key applications.
- The article explores the material properties and characteristics of single crystal and polycrystalline CVD diamond for use in optics, electronics, and electrochemistry.
- CVD diamond's versatility allows tailoring for specific applications based on consistent high-performance products.
- Authored by a team including various experts, the study provides valuable insights into the potential of CVD diamond across industries.

## Summary

Significant advancements have been made in the synthesis of chemical vapour deposition (CVD) diamond in recent years. This has opened up access to a wide range of new diamond materials for engineers and designers. CVD diamond possesses exceptional material properties that can facilitate outstanding performance across various applications such as medical diagnostics, water treatment, radiation detection, high power electronics, consumer audio, magnetometry, and novel lasers. The material is commonly synthesized in planar form but non-planar geometries are also achievable, offering opportunities for key applications. This comprehensive article delves into the material properties and characteristics of both single crystal and polycrystalline CVD diamond. It explores how these unique properties can be effectively utilized in optics, electronics, and electrochemistry. The versatility of CVD diamond is highlighted as it can be tailored for specific applications based on its consistent and engineered high-performance product. Authored by a team including R S Balmer, J R Brandon, S L Clewes, H K Dhillon, J M Dodson,
I Friel,P N Inglis,T D Madgwick,M L Markham,T P Mollart,N Perkins,G A Scarsbrook,D J Twitchen,A J Whitehead,J J Wilman,and S M Woollard,this study provides valuable insights into the potential of CVD diamond across various industries. With 51 pages and 16 figures,the research published in the Journal of Physics: Condensed Matter offers a detailed examination of the materials technology and applications associated with chemical vapour deposition synthetic diamond. Overall,this article serves as a comprehensive resource for understanding the capabilities and possibilities presented by CVD diamond in modern engineering and design practices.