PLASMA PARAMETERS OF A RADIO-FREQUENCY DISCHARGE

被引:9
作者
ANDERSON, CA
HOPKINS, MB
GRAHAM, WG
机构
[1] DUBLIN CITY UNIV,DEPT PHYS,DUBLIN,IRELAND
[2] QUEENS UNIV BELFAST,DEPT PHYS,BELFAST BT7 1NN,ANTRIM,NORTH IRELAND
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D O I
10.1063/1.1141269
中图分类号
TH7 [仪器、仪表];
学科分类号
0804 ; 080401 ; 081102 ;
摘要
A low-frequency (100 kHz) radio frequency discharge has been characterized by making time-resolved measurements of the basic plasma parameters, including the electron energy-distribution function. Measurements obtained when operating with H2, D2, and Ar are compared. Surprisingly low electron temperatures (∼0.2 eV) have been found in H2 and D 2 discharges.
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