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Making Uniform Thin Films. Brett Bostrom , Dr . R. Steven Turley, Dr. David Allred Brigham Young University. “The Skinny”. No one universal reflector for XUV Changing thickness changes behavior ( Γ = 2n d cos β ) Uniformity is crucial!. 1 – 100 nm. Thin Film.
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Making Uniform Thin Films Brett Bostrom, Dr. R. Steven Turley, Dr. David Allred Brigham Young University
“The Skinny” • No one universal reflector for XUV • Changing thickness changes behavior (Γ = 2ndcosβ) • Uniformity is crucial!
1 – 100 nm Thin Film Substrate (Silicon Wafer, Glass, etc.)
The Process of Deposition • Different methods for deposition • Thermal Evaporation • Magnetron Sputtering
Stage Substrate Metal Atoms + Ar ions + Ar ions _ Target Magnet High-Voltage Power Supply
Complications • High Vacuum • Oxidation • Uniformity
Reducing Thickness Variance • Stepper Motor • Planetary Gears • Multiple revolutions
Steps to degrees • Revolutions • Initial/Final positions
Target Stage
Expected Results • Automated system • More Consistent results • More Uniform films
Comparison Stationary Revolution only
Acknowledgments • Dr. Turley • Dr. Allred • John Ellsworth • Chris Cosio • James Vaterlaus