Targets and processes for fabricating same
Abstract
In particular embodiments, the present disclosure provides targets including a metal layer and defining a hollow inner surface. The hollow inner surface has an internal apex. The distance between at least two opposing points of the internal apex is less than about 15 .mu.m. In particular examples, the distance is less than about 1 .mu.m. Particular implementations of the targets are free standing. The targets have a number of disclosed shaped, including cones, pyramids, hemispheres, and capped structures. The present disclosure also provides arrays of such targets. Also provided are methods of forming targets, such as the disclosed targets, using lithographic techniques, such as photolithographic techniques. In particular examples, a target mold is formed from a silicon wafer and then one or more sides of the mold are coated with a target material, such as one or more metals.
- Inventors:
- Issue Date:
- Research Org.:
- Board of Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Education, on Behalf of the University of Nevada, Reno, Reno, NV (United States)
- Sponsoring Org.:
- USDOE
- OSTI Identifier:
- 1469688
- Patent Number(s):
- 10051719
- Application Number:
- 15/142,628
- Assignee:
- Board of Regents of the Nevada System of Higher Education, on Behalf of the University of Nevada, Reno (Reno, NV)
- Patent Classifications (CPCs):
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G - PHYSICS G21 - NUCLEAR PHYSICS G21B - FUSION REACTORS
H - ELECTRICITY H05 - ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR H05G - X-RAY TECHNIQUE
- DOE Contract Number:
- FC52-01NV14050
- Resource Type:
- Patent
- Resource Relation:
- Patent File Date: 2016 Apr 29
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
Citation Formats
Adams, Jesse D., Korgan, Grant, Malekos, Steven, Renard-Le Galloudec, Nathalie, Sentoku, Yasuhiko, and Cowan, Thomas E. Targets and processes for fabricating same. United States: N. p., 2018.
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Adams, Jesse D., Korgan, Grant, Malekos, Steven, Renard-Le Galloudec, Nathalie, Sentoku, Yasuhiko, & Cowan, Thomas E. Targets and processes for fabricating same. United States.
Adams, Jesse D., Korgan, Grant, Malekos, Steven, Renard-Le Galloudec, Nathalie, Sentoku, Yasuhiko, and Cowan, Thomas E. Tue .
"Targets and processes for fabricating same". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1469688.
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