D. V. Lopaev
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View article: H<sup>−</sup> production in hydrogen DC glow discharge
H<sup>−</sup> production in hydrogen DC glow discharge Open
The H − ion dynamics in the positive column of H 2 DC glow discharge was studied by the laser photodetachment technique in a wide range of pressure, 0.1–3 Torr, and current, 1–30 mA, which cover a range of E/N from ∼40 Td up to ∼170 Td. Us…
View article: Oxygen atom and ozone kinetics in the afterglow of a pulse-modulated DC discharge in pure O<sub>2</sub>: an experimental and modelling study of surface mechanisms and ozone vibrational kinetics
Oxygen atom and ozone kinetics in the afterglow of a pulse-modulated DC discharge in pure O<sub>2</sub>: an experimental and modelling study of surface mechanisms and ozone vibrational kinetics Open
The chemical kinetics of oxygen atoms and ozone molecules were investigated in a fully-modulated DC discharge in pure oxygen gas in a borosilicate glass tube, using cavity ringdown spectroscopy (CRDS) of the optically forbidden O( 3 P 2 )→…
View article: Plasma density determination from ion current to cylindrical Langmuir probe with validation on hairpin probe measurements
Plasma density determination from ion current to cylindrical Langmuir probe with validation on hairpin probe measurements Open
Numerical and analytical approaches to plasma density determination from the ion current to cylindrical Langmuir probe are validated on hairpin probe measurements. An argon inductively coupled plasma discharge in a pressure range from 4.5 …
View article: Dynamics of H atoms surface recombination in low-temperature plasma
Dynamics of H atoms surface recombination in low-temperature plasma Open
The dynamics of H atom recombination on materials of interest for a EUV lithographer was studied under a long-term low-pressure H2 plasma exposure. The similarity of the experimental plasma with the typical EUV-induced plasma over the mult…
View article: Quenching of O <sub>2</sub> (b <sup>1</sup> Σ <sub>g</sub> <b> <sup>+</sup> </b> ) by O( <sup>3</sup> P) atoms. Effect of gas temperature
Quenching of O <sub>2</sub> (b <sup>1</sup> Σ <sub>g</sub> <b> <sup>+</sup> </b> ) by O( <sup>3</sup> P) atoms. Effect of gas temperature Open
We present a detailed study of the density and kinetics of O 2 (b 1 Σ g + ) in steady-state and partially-modulated DC positive column discharges in pure O 2 for gas pressures of 0.3–10 Torr and 10–40 mA current. The time-resolved density …
View article: Study of H, N, and O atom interaction with quasi-two-dimensional molybdenum disulfide
Study of H, N, and O atom interaction with quasi-two-dimensional molybdenum disulfide Open
The paper presents the results of the experimental study of O, N, and H atom interaction with ultra-thin MoS 2 films demonstrating changes in properties of the surface layer of samples under investigation. Keywords: quasi-two-dimensional m…
View article: ‘Virtual IED sensor’ for df rf CCP discharges
‘Virtual IED sensor’ for df rf CCP discharges Open
Ion-assisted surface processes are the basis of modern plasma processing. Ion energy distribution (IED) control is critical for precise material modification, especially in atomic-level technologies such as atomic layer etching. Since this…
View article: Filling the Gaps in Our Understanding of Plasmas in Simple Diatomic Gases- Combining a DC Plasma in Pure O2 with Multiple Advanced Diagnostics for Experimental Validation of Simulations
Filling the Gaps in Our Understanding of Plasmas in Simple Diatomic Gases- Combining a DC Plasma in Pure O2 with Multiple Advanced Diagnostics for Experimental Validation of Simulations Open
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View article: Fast quenching of metastable O<sub>2</sub>(a <sup>1</sup>Δ<sub> g </sub>) and O<sub>2</sub>(b <sup>1</sup>Σ<sub> g </sub> <sup>+</sup>) molecules by O(<sup>3</sup>P) atoms at high temperature
Fast quenching of metastable O<sub>2</sub>(a <sup>1</sup>Δ<sub> g </sub>) and O<sub>2</sub>(b <sup>1</sup>Σ<sub> g </sub> <sup>+</sup>) molecules by O(<sup>3</sup>P) atoms at high temperature Open
Oxygen molecules in the lowest metastable state, O 2 ( a 1 Δ g ), play an important role in oxygen plasmas due to their high reactivity and significant concentrations. The accumulation of high densities of O 2 ( a 1 Δ g ) occurs due to its…
View article: Determination of absolute O( <sup>3</sup> P) and O <sub>2</sub> (a <sup>1</sup> <b>Δ</b> <sub>g</sub> ) densities and kinetics in fully modulated O <sub>2</sub> dc glow discharges from the O <sub>2</sub> (X <sup>3</sup> <b>Σ</b> <sub>g</sub> <sup>−</sup> ) afterglow recovery dynamics
Determination of absolute O( <sup>3</sup> P) and O <sub>2</sub> (a <sup>1</sup> <b>Δ</b> <sub>g</sub> ) densities and kinetics in fully modulated O <sub>2</sub> dc glow discharges from the O <sub>2</sub> (X <sup>3</sup> <b>Σ</b> <sub>g</sub> <sup>−</sup> ) afterglow recovery dynamics Open
A method is presented for the determination of the absolute densities of O( 3 P) atoms and O 2 (a 1 Δ g ) molecules in an O 2 electrical discharge, which does not depend on any calibration procedure or knowledge of optical transition stren…
View article: Oxygen (<sup>3</sup>P) atom recombination on a Pyrex surface in an O<sub>2</sub> plasma
Oxygen (<sup>3</sup>P) atom recombination on a Pyrex surface in an O<sub>2</sub> plasma Open
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View article: Impact of VUV photons on SiO2 and organosilicate low-k dielectrics: General behavior, practical applications, and atomic models
Impact of VUV photons on SiO2 and organosilicate low-k dielectrics: General behavior, practical applications, and atomic models Open
This paper presents an in-depth overview of the application and impact of UV/VUV light in advanced interconnect technology. UV light application in BEOL historically was mainly motivated by the need to remove organic porogen and generate p…
View article: Plasma-assisted oxide removal from ruthenium-coated EUV optics
Plasma-assisted oxide removal from ruthenium-coated EUV optics Open
An experimental study of oxide reduction at the surface of ruthenium layers on top of multilayer mirrors and thin Ru/Si films is presented. Oxidation and reduction processes were observed under conditions close to those relevant for extrem…
View article: Issue Information: Plasma Process. Polym. 3/2018
Issue Information: Plasma Process. Polym. 3/2018 Open
Front Cover: Chloride regulates the sterilization eff ect by plasma depending on the working gas.It potentiates O 2 plasma-induced, but attenuates N 2 and air plasma-induced bacterial inactivation (top-panel fi gures).The potentiation eff …
View article: Influence of internal stress and layer thickness on the formation of hydrogen induced thin film blisters in Mo/Si multilayers
Influence of internal stress and layer thickness on the formation of hydrogen induced thin film blisters in Mo/Si multilayers Open
A Mo/Si multilayer film may blister under hydrogen exposure. In this paper, we investigate the impact of intrinsic stress on blister formation in multilayers by varying the Si thickness between 3.4-11 nm and changing the hydrogen ion expos…
View article: Ion flux and energy virtual sensor for measuring ion flux and energy distribution at a RF biased electrode in ICP reactor (RIE-mode)
Ion flux and energy virtual sensor for measuring ion flux and energy distribution at a RF biased electrode in ICP reactor (RIE-mode) Open
The modern technology of micro- and nanoelectronics involves a great number of steps, such as pattern transfer, where Reactive Ion Etching (RIE) in rf plasma reactors is widely used. To control the etching process, the ion flux and ion ene…
View article: Mechanism of N<sub>2</sub>dissociation and kinetics of N(<sup>4</sup>S) atoms in pure nitrogen plasma
Mechanism of N<sub>2</sub>dissociation and kinetics of N(<sup>4</sup>S) atoms in pure nitrogen plasma Open
This work deals with kinetics of the ground state nitrogen atoms N(4S) and N2 dissociation mechanism in pure nitrogen plasma. The experiment was carried out in positive column of DC glow discharge at a range of parameters p = 5 - 50 Torr, …
View article: Exploring the electron density in plasma induced by EUV radiation: I. Experimental study in hydrogen
Exploring the electron density in plasma induced by EUV radiation: I. Experimental study in hydrogen Open
Plasmas induced by EUV radiation are unique since they are created without the need of any discharge. Moreover, it is essential to characterize these plasmas to understand and predict their long term impact on highly delicate optics in EUV…
View article: Plasma probe characteristics in low density hydrogen pulsed plasmas
Plasma probe characteristics in low density hydrogen pulsed plasmas Open
Probe theories are only applicable in the regime where the probe's\nperturbation of the plasma can be neglected. However, it is not always possible\nto know, a priori, that a particular probe theory can be successfully applied,\nespecially…
View article: Numerical and experimental studies of the carbon etching in EUV-induced plasma
Numerical and experimental studies of the carbon etching in EUV-induced plasma Open
We have used a combination of numerical modeling and experiments to study carbon etching in the presence of a hydrogen plasma. We model the evolution of a low density EUV-induced plasma during and after the EUV pulse to obtain the energy r…