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Title: Review Article: Advanced nanoscale patterning and material synthesis with gas field helium and neon ion beams

Journal Article · · Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology B
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1116/1.4981016 · OSTI ID:1361941

Focused ion beam nanoscale synthesis has emerged as a critical tool for selected area nanofabrication. Helium and neon ion beams from the gas field ion source have recently demonstrated unparalleled resolution among other scanning ion beams. In this review, the authors focus on the nanoscale synthesis applications for these ion species which have been demonstrated to date. The applications and recent work can broadly be grouped into the following categories: (1) Monte Carlo simulations, (2) direct-write milling or sputtering, (3) ion beam lithography, (4) selective ion implantation or defect introduction, and (5) gas-assisted processing. A special emphasis is given toward using He+ and Ne+ for the processing of two dimensional materials, as several groups have demonstrated promising results. Finally, the authors will discuss the future outlook of He+ and Ne+ nanoprocessing techniques and applications.

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
1361941
Journal Information:
Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology B, Journal Name: Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology B Journal Issue: 3 Vol. 35; ISSN 2166-2746
Publisher:
American Vacuum SocietyCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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