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 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2001 |