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Method for modifying a material layer using gas cluster ion beam processing

US8592784B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 13, 2011
Grant dateNov 26, 2013
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Expiry dateFeb 26, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J2237/31732
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of modifying a material layer on a substrate is described. The method comprises forming the material layer on the substrate. Thereafter, the method comprises establishing a gas cluster ion beam (GCIB) having an energy per atom ratio ranging from about 0.25 eV per atom to about 100 eV per atom, and modifying the material layer by exposing the material layer to the GCIB.

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