Development of vacuum ultraviolet absorption spectroscopy technique employing nitrogen molecule microdischarge hollow cathode lamp for absolute density measurements of nitrogen atoms in process plasmas

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作者
Takashima, S
Arai, S
Hori, M
Goto, T
Kono, A
Ito, M
Yoneda, K
机构
[1] Nagoya Univ, Dept Quantum Engn, Chikusa Ku, Nagoya, Aichi 4648603, Japan
[2] Nagoya Univ, Ctr Cooperat Res Adv Sci & Technol, Chikusa Ku, Nagoya, Aichi 4648603, Japan
[3] Wakayama Univ, Dept Optomechatron, Wakayama 6408510, Japan
[4] Nippon Laser & Elect Lab, Atsuta Ku, Nagoya, Aichi 4560032, Japan
来源
JOURNAL OF VACUUM SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY A-VACUUM SURFACES AND FILMS | 2001年 / 19卷 / 02期
关键词
Absorption spectroscopy - Cathodes - Molecular dynamics - Molecular structure - Nitrogen - Vacuum applications;
D O I
10.1116/1.1340655
中图分类号
TB3 [工程材料学];
学科分类号
0805 ; 080502 ;
摘要
We have developed a vacuum ultraviolet absorption spectroscopy (VUVAS) technique employing a high-pressure nitrogen molecule (N-2) microdischarge hollow cathode lamp (N-2 MHCL) as a light source of the atomic nitrogen (N) resonance Lines for measuring absolute N densities in process plasmas. The estimations of self-absorption and the emission line profiles of the N-2 MHCL, which are necessary for absolute N density determination, were carried out. The measurement of absolute N densities have been demonstrated for an inductively coupled N-2 plasma using the VUVAS system employing the N2MHCL. (C) 2001 American Vacuum Society.
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页码:599 / 602
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