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Plasma source and plasma processing apparatus

US7632379B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 28, 2004
Grant dateDec 15, 2009
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Expiry dateDec 13, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J37/32596
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A plasma source (1) is composed of a chamber (2) to which a gas should be supplied and a hollow cathode electrode member (4) which is arranged on the gas flow-out side of the chamber (2) and has a plurality of electrode holes (3) through which the gas can flow. In such a plasma source (1), microcathode plasma discharge can be performed in the electrode holes (3) of the hollow cathode electrode member (4).

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