Retarding field analyzer for ion energy distribution measurements at a radio-frequency biased electrode
- National Centre for Plasma Science and Technology, Dublin City University, Glasnevin, Dublin 9 (Ireland)
- Impedans Ltd., Invent Centre, Dublin City University, Glasnevin, Dublin 9 (Ireland)
A retarding field energy analyzer designed to measure ion energy distributions impacting a radio-frequency biased electrode in a plasma discharge is examined. The analyzer is compact so that the need for differential pumping is avoided. The analyzer is designed to sit on the electrode surface, in place of the substrate, and the signal cables are fed out through the reactor side port. This prevents the need for modifications to the rf electrode--as is normally the case for analyzers built into such electrodes. The capabilities of the analyzer are demonstrated through experiments with various electrode bias conditions in an inductively coupled plasma reactor. The electrode is initially grounded and the measured distributions are validated with the Langmuir probe measurements of the plasma potential. Ion energy distributions are then given for various rf bias voltage levels, discharge pressures, rf bias frequencies - 500 kHz to 30 MHz, and rf bias waveforms - sinusoidal, square, and dual frequency.
- OSTI ID:
- 21123826
- Journal Information:
- Review of Scientific Instruments, Vol. 79, Issue 3; Other Information: DOI: 10.1063/1.2890100; (c) 2008 American Institute of Physics; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0034-6748
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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