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Electrical Control of the Spatial Uniformity of Reactive Species in Plasmas

December 1, 1999
Author(s)
Mark A. Sobolewski, Kristen L. Steffens
… the spatial distribution of reactive chemical species in a parallel-plate reactor, by means of a variable-impedance … electrode and ground. The technique was demonstrated in 89% CF(sub4)/11% O(sub2) and 51% C(sub2)F(sub6)/49% … chamber-cleaning plasmas at 13.3-133 Pa (0.1-1.0 Torr) in a Gaseous Electronics Conference reference cell. The rf …

Embedded Systems and the Year 2000 Problem

November 1, 1999
Author(s)
G E. Fisher, M Cherry
… the problems associated with embedded systems remediation. In addition, given that there are fewer than 150 days left in 1999, the article provides recommendations on what can be … National Institue of Standards and Technology …

Micro-Mechanic Model for Cathodic Blister growth in Painted Steel

August 1, 1999
Author(s)
Tze J. Chuang, Tinh Nguyen, S K. Lee
… observations on a paint coated steel panel immersed in a five percent salt water solution. Model predictions … JCT, Journal of Coatings Technology … Micro-Mechanic Model for Cathodic Blister growth in Painted Steel …

Studies of Ion Bombardment in High Density Plasmas Containing CF 4

July 1, 1999
Author(s)
James K. Olthoff, Yicheng Wang
… radio-frequency reference cell for discharges generated in pure C 4 , and in CF 4 : Ar and CF 4 :O 2 :Ar mixtures. Abundant ionic … Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology A … Studies of Ion Bombardment in High Density Plasmas Containing CF 4 …

Specular Electron Scattering in Metallic Thin Films

May 1, 1999
Author(s)
William F. Egelhoff Jr., P J. Chen, Cedric J. Powell, D Parks, F Serpa, Robert McMichael, D Martien, A. E. Berkowitz
… known as giant magnetoresistance (GMR) spin valves. In the very best GMR spin valves, a significant part of the … techniques to investigate specular electron scattering in GMR spin valves and in pure metals. Some of the largest effects are found in Au … Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology B …

Planar Laser-Induced Fluorescence of CF 2 in O 2 /CF 4 and O 2 /C 2 F 6 Chamber-Cleaning Plasmas: Spatial Uniformity and Comparison to Electrical Measurements

March 1, 1999
Author(s)
Kristen L. Steffens, Mark A. Sobolewski
… of CF 2 density as an indicator of chemical uniformity in 92% CF 4 /O 2 and 50% C 2 F 6 /O 2 chamber-cleansing … current, voltage and power. All measurements were made in a Gaseous Electronics Conference Reference Cell, a … important spatial effects which should be included in computer simulations. …

Char Enhancing Approaches to Flame Retarding Polymers

January 1, 1999
Author(s)
Jeffrey W. Gilman, Takashi Kashiwagi, Richard H. Harris Jr., S M. Lomakin, J D. Lichtenhan, A. Bolf, P. Jones
… pyrolysis fragments, or fuel, available for burning in the gas phase; this in turn reduces the amount of heat released and fed back to … products. The physical structure of the char is important in this role. Thick, foamy char appears to be more fire … Chemistry and Technology of Polymer Additives …

Doping Effects and Reversibility Studies on Gas-Exposed alpha-Sexithiophene Thin Films

December 25, 1998
Author(s)
C Kendrick, Stephen Semancik
… both polymeric and small molcule organics are being used in the fabrication of LEDs, transistors, and … semiconductors for application to chemical gas sensing. In this study, the electronic effects produced by controlled … Incremental exposures of [alpha]6T to NO 2 , O 2 , NH 3 in N 2 , and water vapor in N 2 were performed in ultra-high …

High Efficiency, Dual Collection Mode Near-Field Scanning Optical Microscope

July 1, 1998
Author(s)
Stephan J. Stranick, Lee J. Richter, Richard R. Cavanagh
… concurrently recording a topograph of the sample surface. In this microscope design, an ellipsoidal cavity is used to … The near-field optical microscope configuration described in this paper allows for the efficient, symmetric collection … Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology B …

Noise reduction in optical in situ measurements for molecular beam epitaxy by substrate wobble normalization

June 1, 1998
Author(s)
Kristine A. Bertness, Robert K. Hickernell, S. P. Hays, David H. Christensen
… method for removing noise introduced into optical in situ measurements by sample rotation wobble during … optical reflection data and atomic absorption measurements in which the flux-monitor light beam is reflected from the sample to allow determination of layer thickness in addition to atomic flux. Noise reductions by factors of 3 …

Fabrication and Domain Imaging of Iron Magnetic Nanowire Arrays

May 1, 1998
Author(s)
D Tulchinsky, Michael H. Kelley, Jabez J. McClelland, R Gupta, Robert Celotta
… surface, produced by chromium atoms laser-focused in a one-dimensional standing wave, as a shadow mask for an … Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology A …

Anisotropic Microstructure Development During the Reaction of Mg With GaAs

February 18, 1998
Author(s)
Steven W. Robey
… (3D) heteroepitaxial microstructure was studied using in situ electron diffraction and Auger spectroscopy and ex … islands from which elongated, tapered ridges extend in on direction along [110]. Analysis of AFM images and size … Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology B …
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