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Plasma parameters in a planar dc magnetron sputtering discharge of argon and krypton

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Abstract

The electron energy distribution function (EEDF) and plasma parameters in a planar dc magnetron sputtering discharge in argon and krypton were determined using a Langmuir probe. Two groups of electrons are observed in the discharge. The electron temperature of the cold electrons is roughly independent of the discharge pressure, while the electron temperature of the hot electrons decreases with increased discharge pressure. The electron density increases with increased pressure and is roughly a factor of 2-3 higher for a krypton discharge than for an argon discharge.

Original languageEnglish
Article number062018
JournalJournal of Physics: Conference Series
Volume100
Issue numberPart 6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 27 Mar 2008
Event17th International Vacuum Congress, IVC 2007, 13th International Conference on Surface Science, ICSS 2007 and International Conference on Nanoscience and Technology, ICN+T 2007 - Stockholm, Sweden
Duration: 2 Jul 20076 Jul 2007

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