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Film forming method and apparatus therefor

US5858450A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 10, 1997
Grant dateJan 12, 1999
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Expiry dateJan 10, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC03C2218/151
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

In formation of thin films on both surfaces of a substrate such as a lens or the like, a pair of cluster beam evaporation sources are provided in mutually separate manner in a film forming chamber. The substrate is disposed between the pair of cluster beam evaporation sources. The cluster beam evaporation source includes a crucible which is arranged to be inclined toward the substrate, or which has a nozzle on a lateral face opposed to the substrate.

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