Making Uniform Thin Films
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Making Uniform Thin Films
Making Uniform Thin FilmsBrett Bostrom, Dr. R. Steven Turley, Dr. David AllredBrigham Young UniversityThe SkinnyNo one universal reflector for XUV
Changing thickness changes behavior ( = 2ndcos)
Uniformity is crucial!
Substrate (Silicon Wafer, Glass, etc.)1 100 nmThin FilmThe Process of DepositionDifferent methods for deposition
Thermal Evaporation
Magnetron Sputtering_+ Ar ions+ Ar ionsMetal AtomsHigh-Voltage Power SupplySubstrateStageTargetMagnetComplicationsHigh Vacuum
Oxidation
Uniformity
Magnetic fieldReducing Thickness VarianceStepper Motor
Planetary Gears
Multiple revolutions
Steps to degrees
Revolutions
Initial/Final positionsStageTargetExpected ResultsAutomated system
More Consistent results
More Uniform films
StationaryRevolution onlyComparison
Planetary motion
AcknowledgmentsDr. Turley
Dr. Allred
John Ellsworth
Chris Cosio
James Vaterlaus