Method and apparatus for forming thin films by the application of a film forming liquid to a substrate at rest or rotating a speed up to 500 rpm and then rotating the film forming liquid on the substrate at a speed and for a time sufficient to form the thin film. Such films can be used for analysis by...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US6254931?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6254931 - Method and apparatus for the production of thin films