Abstract
The chemistry of an argon/nitrogen thermal plasma expanding through a graphite nozzle is investigated in order to unravel the role of plasma species in the deposition (1-3 nm s-1 rate) of non-hydrogenated amorphous carbon nitride (a-C:N) films. The spectral emission of plasma species is studied and is used in combination with mass spectrometry and nozzle temperature measurements to distinguish possible mechanisms of species production and excitation.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 524-529 |
Journal | Plasma Sources Science and Technology |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2001 |