Typical papers cover new developments in vacuum pumping and instrumentation, vacuum measurement, kinetic theory, gas-surface interactions, surface analysis, plasma and ion-surface interactions and etching, nanometer-scale processing, ion implantation, sur

Provides a vehicle for the publication of research dealing with microelectronics and nanometer structures.

Devoted to reports of original research, review articles, and Critical Review articles. JVST A includes topics such as applied surface science, electronic materials and processing, fusion technology, plasma technology, surface science, thin films, vacuum

Excellent web-site with more than 30 free online articles with the 'How's' and 'Whys' to use and understand vacuum. Good for beginners and advanced users.

Nice web-site for beginners who want to know 'what vacuum is'...

Lessons and practical exercises on Vacuum Technology.

Links to buyers guides, organizations, research, eZines and journals world-wide.

Discuss subjects about vacuum physics, vacuum and coating systems, evaporation coating and sputtering technology.

Specialised in the implementation, construction, manufacturing of components and subsystems and the realisation of complex projects on a turnkey basis regarding vacuum technology and cryogenic applications.

Describes what ultra high vacuum (UHV) is, why we need in it, how to get UHV.

One of the worlds leading manufacturers of UHV components. On this web-site you will also find a lot of reference data on vacuum components (e.g. pumps, gauges, valves, flanges etc.) including their principles of operation.

Education and information about vacuum coating. Technical conferences, educational programs, publications.

Site of vacuum technology and techniques for students and amateur scientists. Articles; links; experiments.

Different information on pumps and piping systems.

Oxford Vacuum Science Ltd promotes good vacuum practice and understanding through the provision of training, design and consultancy services, and supply of bench-top thin film deposition research equipment.

An excellent resource with enormous amount of information for advanced vacuum users about pumps and seals (troubleshooting, specifications etc.)

Some basic principles for beginners. [PDF]

International meetings, conferences and workshops, educational opportunities, international awards and prizes.

For inquisitive people howstuffworks.com tells about how thermoses work. You can find there other vacuum-based devices as vacuum cleaner and television.

A handy indexed reference for examples of graphic symbols for components used in vacuum technology. Useful when constructing vacuum system schematics.