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Microwave plasma processing apparatus, microwave processing method and microwave feeding apparatus

US7325511B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 18, 2002
Grant dateFeb 5, 2008
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Expiry dateJul 6, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J37/32192
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A microwave plasma processing apparatus includes a processing vessel, a microwave generator, a waveguide guiding a microwave formed by the microwave generator, and a microwave emitting member emitting the microwave with wavelength compression by a retardation plate, wherein the waveguide has a single microwave output opening in a location corresponding to a central par of the microwave emitting member.

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