Industry Segment Operations (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 28, 2013	Apr. 29, 2012	Apr. 28, 2013	Apr. 29, 2012
Net sales and operating income (loss) for each reportable segment
Net Sales	$ 1,973	$ 2,541	$ 3,546	$ 4,730
Operating Income (Loss)	(68)	409	(29)	588
Silicon Systems Group [Member]
Net sales and operating income (loss) for each reportable segment
Net Sales	1,291	1,777	2,260	3,121
Operating Income (Loss)	283	504	417	775
Applied Global Services [Member]
Net sales and operating income (loss) for each reportable segment
Net Sales	517	551	988	1,085
Operating Income (Loss)	118	109	207	216
Display [Member]
Net sales and operating income (loss) for each reportable segment
Net Sales	127	134	214	238
Operating Income (Loss)	19	7	22	12
Energy and Environmental Solutions [Member]
Net sales and operating income (loss) for each reportable segment
Net Sales	38	79	84	286
Operating Income (Loss)	(322)	(63)	(376)	(86)
Operating Segments [Member]
Net sales and operating income (loss) for each reportable segment
Net Sales	1,973	2,541	3,546	4,730
Operating Income (Loss)	$ 98	$ 557	$ 270	$ 917