Uniform Low-Temperature Deposition of Optical Layers by Plasma-Activated CVD

1992 ◽  
Vol 269 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hans Lydtin ◽  
Arnd Ritz

ABSTRACTPlasma activated CVD in a remote operation mode is applied to the deposition of dielectric layers on extended substrates. Layer thickness uniformity of ±1% over areas of 80mm diameter is demonstrated. The microwave applicator sustaining the plasma source of condensable species is compared in its deposition characteristic to conventional evaporation sources. Deposition efficiencies up to 70% are reached. The layer materials used are SiO2 and TiO2. Multilayer structures are prepared and optically characterized.

Coatings ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 531
Author(s):  
Aurel-Mihai Vlaicu ◽  
Alexandru Anghel ◽  
Marius Badulescu ◽  
Cristina Surdu-Bob

(1) Background: The high-voltage anodic-plasma (HVAP) coating technique has a series of specificities that are not simultaneously met in other deposition methods. This paper aimed at assessing the potential of HVAP to synthesize quality multilayers for X-ray optics. (2) Methods: Nanolayers of W, Ta, B, and Si were deposited as mono-, bi-, and multilayers onto very smooth glass substrates by HVAP, and their thickness and density were analyzed by X-ray reflectometry. The minimal film thickness needed to obtain continuous nanolayers was also investigated. (3) Results: Nanolayer roughness did not increase with layer thickness, and could be lowered via deposition rate, with values as low as 0.6 for the W nanolayer. Minimal film thickness for continuous films for the studied metals was 4 nm (W), 6 nm (Ta), 2.5 nm (B), and 6 nm (Si). (4) Conclusions: The investigation revealed the range of parameters to be used for obtaining quality nanolayers and multilayers by HVAP. Advantages and possible improvements are discussed. This deposition technique can be tailored for demanding applications such as X-ray mirrors.


2016 ◽  
Vol 616 ◽  
pp. 164-171 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tobias Frischmuth ◽  
Michael Schneider ◽  
Iva Bogdanović Radović ◽  
Zdravko Siketić ◽  
Daniel Maurer ◽  
...  

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (6) ◽  
pp. 1003-1011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gouri Syamala Rao Mullapudi ◽  
Gonzalo Alonso Velazquez-Nevarez ◽  
Carlos Avila-Avendano ◽  
Jorge Alejandro Torres-Ochoa ◽  
Manuel Angel Quevedo-López ◽  
...  

Author(s):  
D. A. Smith

The nucleation and growth processes which lead to the formation of a thin film are particularly amenable to investigation by transmission electron microscopy either in situ or subsequent to deposition. In situ studies have enabled the observation of island nucleation and growth, together with addition of atoms to surface steps. This paper is concerned with post-deposition crystallization of amorphous alloys. It will be argued that the processes occurring during low temperature deposition of one component systems are related but the evidence is mainly indirect. Amorphous films result when the deposition conditions such as low temperature or the presence of impurities (intentional or unintentional) preclude the atomic mobility necessary for crystallization. Representative examples of this behavior are CVD silicon grown below about 670°C, metalloids, such as antimony deposited at room temperature, binary alloys or compounds such as Cu-Ag or Cr O2, respectively. Elemental metals are not stable in the amorphous state.


2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiong-Fei ZHENG ◽  
Wen-Jie ZHAI ◽  
Ying-Chun LIANG ◽  
Tao SUN

2021 ◽  
Vol 204 ◽  
pp. 114152
Author(s):  
Jing Yan ◽  
Jun Ouyang ◽  
Hongbo Cheng ◽  
Peng Yan

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