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Thin film-structure and a method for producing the same

US7026696B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 1, 2004
Grant dateApr 11, 2006
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Expiry dateMar 13, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB81C2201/0167
  • WIPO fieldMicro-structural and nano-technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A thin film made of an amorphous material having a supercooled liquid phase region is formed on a substrate. Then, the thin film is heated to a temperature within the supercooled liquid phase region and is deformed by its weight, mechanical external force, electrostatic external force or the like, thereby to form a thin film-structure. Thereafter, the thin film-structure is cooled down to room temperature, which results in the prevention of the thin film's deformation.

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