The Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology A is devoted to reports of original research, review articles, and Critical Review articles. JVST A will include topics such as applied surface science, electronic materials and processing, fusion technology, plasma technology, surface science, thin films, vacuum metallurgy, and vacuum technology. It will contain the program and papers from the AVS National Symposium as well as the papers from other conferences and symposia sponsored by the AVS and its Divisions. JVST A is published six times annually.