Infrared spectroscopy of a dusty RF plasma
- 1 August 1994
- journal article
- Published by IOP Publishing in Plasma Sources Science and Technology
- Vol. 3 (3) , 320-324
- https://doi.org/10.1088/0963-0252/3/3/013
Abstract
In situ Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy has been used to study particulate formation in a CCl2F2/Ar RF discharge. Strong absorption bands at 1000-1100 cm-1 have been found and attributed to C-F and Si-F absorption. Furthermore continuous extinction due to Rayleigh and Mie scattering has been observed. The relative intensities of C-F, Si-F and scattering signals vary with plasma conditions. There are several experimental indications that the clusters are formed on the surface and ejected into the plasma. An SEM study of the substrate surface has allowed us to establish the mechanism for the particulate production in this discharge.Keywords
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