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Fiber Optic Based Optical Tomography Sensor for Monitoring Plasma Uniformity
Published
Author(s)
Eric C. Benck, K Etemadi
Abstract
A new type of fiber optic based optical tomography sensor has been developed for potential in situ monitoring of plasma uniformity. Optical tomography inverts optical emission measurements into the actual plasma distribution without assuming radial symmetry. The new sensor is designed to operate with only two small windows and acquire the necessary data in less than a second. Optical tomography is being tested on an ICP-GEC RF plasma source. Variations in plasma uniformity are measured as a function of different plasma conditions.
Proceedings Title
Characterization and Metrology for ULSI Technology 2000, International Conference | | Characterization and Metrology for ULSI Technology | AIP
Benck, E.
and Etemadi, K.
(2001),
Fiber Optic Based Optical Tomography Sensor for Monitoring Plasma Uniformity, Characterization and Metrology for ULSI Technology 2000, International Conference | | Characterization and Metrology for ULSI Technology | AIP
(Accessed October 1, 2025)