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Method of manufacturing plasmon generator

US8691102B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 31, 2012
Grant dateApr 8, 2014
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Expiry dateDec 31, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B2005/0021
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of manufacturing a plasmon generator includes the steps of: forming an etching mask on a dielectric layer; forming an accommodation part by etching the dielectric layer using the etching mask; and forming the plasmon generator to be accommodated in the accommodation part. The step of forming the etching mask includes the steps of: forming a patterned layer on an etching mask material layer, the patterned layer having a first opening that has a sidewall; forming a structure by forming an adhesion film on the sidewall, the structure having a second opening smaller than the first opening; and etching a portion of the etching mask material layer exposed from the second opening.

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