A time-dependent model for reactive sputter deposition

A time-dependent, spatially resolved model (RSD2013) for dc reactive magnetron sputtering is proposed. The model includes several processes such as reactive gas chemisorption on the target and the substrate, direct and knock-on implantation of reactive species in the target, subsurface compound form...

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Published in:Journal of physics. D, Applied physics Applied physics, 2014-06, Vol.47 (23), p.235302
Main Authors: Strijckmans, K, Depla, D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
modeling
reactive sputtering
RSD2013
thin films
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Summary:A time-dependent, spatially resolved model (RSD2013) for dc reactive magnetron sputtering is proposed. The model includes several processes such as reactive gas chemisorption on the target and the substrate, direct and knock-on implantation of reactive species in the target, subsurface compound formation in the target, the deposition of sputter material on the substrate and redeposition of sputtered material back on to the target. A full derivation and motivation of the model is given. This formulation of the model is contained within the software RSD2013, a user-friendly simulation tool for the reactive sputter process. To demonstrate this tool, a time-dependent simulation of a realistic system with an increasing number of available RSD2013 options is discussed.
ISSN:0022-3727
1361-6463
DOI:10.1088/0022-3727/47/23/235302