Abstract
Measurement of absolute radical densities using line-of-sight threshold ionization mass spectrometry (LOS-TIMS) was discussed. The O, O 2 and Ar densities and the average neutral-gas temperature in an O 2/Ar electrical discharge were measured as a function of pressure in the plasma chamber. Collisions within the molecular beam extracted from the discharge was also studied for higher plasma chamber pressures. It was found that the O atom density increases with pressure and O 2 mole fraction in the feed gas and is in the range of 2.1×10 18-2.6×10 19 m -3.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 71-81 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology A: Vacuum, Surfaces and Films |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 2004 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Surfaces and Interfaces
- Surfaces, Coatings and Films