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Monitoring plasma treatment of thin films by surface plasmon resonance.

TL;DR: Combined analysis of GXRD and SPR data confirmed that while top Al layer enables controlling plasma oxidation of Ag, the setup enables monitoring the same and is a first of its kind for in situ SPR studies where creation of low pressure is a prerequisite.
Abstract: We report the surface plasmon resonance (SPR) measurements during plasma treatment of thin films by an indigenously designed setup. From the measurements on Al (6.3 nm)/Ag (38 nm) bi-layer at a pressure of 0.02 mbar, the SPR position was found to be shifted by ∼20° after a plasma treatment of ∼7 h. The formation of oxide layers during plasma oxidation was confirmed by glancing angle x-ray diffraction (GXRD) measurements. Combined analysis of GXRD and SPR data confirmed that while top Al layer enables controlling plasma oxidation of Ag, the setup enables monitoring the same. The setup designed is a first of its kind for in situ SPR studies where creation of low pressure is a prerequisite.
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TL;DR: In this paper, the influence of variations in the gas flow rate and incidence angles of argon cold atmospheric-pressure plasma jet on the morphology and absorption spectra of silver thin films (60nm, 80nm, and 100nm film thickness) are investigated.
Abstract: In this study, the influences of variations in the gas flow rate and incidence angles of argon cold atmospheric-pressure plasma jet on the morphology and absorption spectra of silver thin films (60 nm, 80 nm, and 100 nm film thickness) are investigated. To evaluate the surface morphology, atomic force microscopy (AFM) was employed on the silver thin film surface before and after plasma processing. To analyze the effect of plasma treatment on the grain size, the one-dimensional AFM surface profiles of Ag thin films are approximated using a Gaussian function. The absorbance of Ag thin films is measured in wavelength range of 190–1100 nm utilizing UV–Vis absorption spectrometer. Compared to the gas flow rates 0.5 standard litter per minute (SLM) and 2 SLM, surface treatment of Ag thin film with gas flow rate of 1 SLM increased the valley depth, the peak valley height, and the distance between two deepest valleys remarkably. A sequential argon plasma treatment (2-min plasma treatment perpendicular to surface was followed by 2-min plasma processing with non-perpendicular incidence angle of 60°) offers considerable improvement in the uniformity of grains and also changes shape of grains, especially the peak height (about 44 times higher than untreated sample) and area of grains (almost 136 times greater than untreated sample) which can be applicable for optical sensing technology.

10 citations

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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors proposed a method for measuring the wall charge by infrared reflectivity to couch the discussion about the relationship between plasma and solid interfaces, which would open up a new arena for applied as well as fundamental research.
Abstract: The most fundamental response of a solid to a plasma and vice versa is electric. An electric double layer forms with a solid-bound electron-rich region—the wall charge—and a plasma-bound electron-depleted region—the plasma sheath. However, it is only the plasma sheath that has been studied extensively ever since the beginning of plasma physics. The wall charge received much less attention. Particularly, little is known about the operando electronic structure of plasma-facing solids and how it affects the spatiotemporal scales of the wall charge. The purpose of this Perspective is to encourage investigations of this terra incognita by techniques of modern surface physics. Using our own theoretical explorations of the electron microphysics at plasma–solid interfaces and a proposal for measuring the wall charge by infrared reflectivity to couch the discussion, we hope to put together enough convincing reasons for getting such efforts started. They would open up—at the intersection of plasma and surface physics—a new arena for applied as well as fundamental research.

8 citations

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TL;DR: In this paper, the wall charge of a solid to a plasma and vice versa is investigated and a proposal for measuring the wall's wall charge by infrared reflectivity is made. But it is only the plasma sheath which has been studied extensively ever since the beginning of plasma physics.
Abstract: The most fundamental response of a solid to a plasma and vice versa is electric. An electric double layer forms with a solid-bound electron-rich region-the wall charge-and a plasma-bound electron-depleted region-the plasma sheath. But it is only the plasma sheath which has been studied extensively ever since the beginning of plasma physics. The wall charge received much less attention. Especially little is known about the in-operando electronic structure of plasma-facing solids and how it affects the spatio-temporal scales of the wall charge. The purpose of this perspective is to encourage investigations of this terra incognito by techniques of modern surface physics. Using our own theoretical explorations of the electron microphysics at plasma-solid interfaces and a proposal for measuring the wall charge by infrared reflectivity to couch the discussion, we hope to put together enough convincing reasons for getting such efforts started. They would open up-at the intersection of plasma and surface physics-a new arena for applied as well as fundamental research.

5 citations

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01 Apr 2017-Optik
TL;DR: In this paper, a multilayered surface plasma resonance (SPR) waveguide sensing device based on a metal medium that features moderate temperature and humidity is proposed to achieve multifunctional detection.
Patent
20 Nov 2018
TL;DR: In this article, a surface plasmon resonance (SPR) fiber has a central portion disposed in the processing chamber, and opposing ends disposed outside the processing chambers, where a light source provides input light at one end of the SPR fiber, and a detector receives output light from the other end.
Abstract: A substrate processing system includes a processing chamber. A pedestal and a showerhead are arranged in the processing chamber. A surface plasmon resonance (SPR) fiber has a central portion disposed in the processing chamber, and opposing ends disposed outside the processing chamber. A light source provides input light at one end of the SPR fiber, and a detector receives output light from the other end of the SPR fiber. Surface plasmon waves and evanescent waves constitute the output light, which is processed and analyzed to determine a condition of the processing chamber.
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TL;DR: In this article, a method is given to determine accurately the optical constants and the thickness of thin films when the real and the imaginary part of the dielectric constants obey the condition ǫ ≥ 0.
Abstract: A method is given to determine accurately the optical constants and the thickness of thin films when the real and the imaginary part of the dielectric constants obey the condition ɛ r <- 1, ɛ i ¦ɛ r ¦. The method makes use of the possibility to excite surface plasma waves with the help of the inhomogeneous light wave obtained by total reflexion. The accuracy of the method is pointed out. As an example the optical constants of silver foils in the wavelength interval 4000 to 6000 A are determined.

1,565 citations

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01 Jan 2008
TL;DR: This book describes the development ofKinetic Models Describing Biomolecular Interactions at Surfaces and the Benefits and Scope of Surface Plasmon Resonance-based Biosensors in Food Analysis.
Abstract: Chapter 1: Introduction to Surface Plasmon Resonance Chapter 2: Physics of Surface Plasmon Resonance Chapter 3: SPR Instrumentation Chapter 4: Kinetic Models Describing Biomolecular Interactions at Surfaces Chapter 5: Kinetic and Thermodynamic Analysis of Ligand-Receptor Interactions: SPR Applications in Drug Development Chapter 6: Surface Chemistry in SPR Technology Chapter 7: Measurement of the Analysis Cycle: Scanning SPR Microarray Imaging of Autoimmune Diseases Chapter 8: Advanced Methods for SPR Imaging Biosensing Chapter 9: Surface Plasmon Fluorescence Techniques for Bioaffinity Studies Chapter 10: SPR Imaging for Clinical Diagnostics Chapter 11: The Benefits and Scope of Surface Plasmon Resonance-based Biosensors in Food Analysis Chapter 12: Future Trends in SPR Technology

778 citations

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TL;DR: Using surface plasmon spectroscopy, this work directly observed the kinetics of atomic deposition onto a single gold nanocrystal and also monitored electron injection and extraction during a redox reaction involving the oxidation of ascorbic acid on a gold Nanocrystal surface, creating the first direct measurement of the rates of redox catalysis on single nanocrystals.
Abstract: Heterogeneous catalysts have been pivotal to the development of the modern chemical industry and are essential for catalysing many industrial reactions. However, reaction rates are different for every individual catalyst particle and depend upon each particle's morphology and size, crystal structure and composition. Measuring the rates of reaction on single nanocrystals will enable the role of catalyst structure to be quantified. Here, using surface plasmon spectroscopy, we have directly observed the kinetics of atomic deposition onto a single gold nanocrystal and also monitored electron injection and extraction during a redox reaction involving the oxidation of ascorbic acid on a gold nanocrystal surface. These results constitute the first direct measurement of the rates of redox catalysis on single nanocrystals.

426 citations

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02 Oct 2004
TL;DR: Aluminium and its alloys Aluminium corrosion Atmospheric corrosion of aluminium Corrosion in water The action of mineral products and organic products The effect of different environments appendices as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: Aluminium and its alloys Aluminium corrosion Atmospheric corrosion of aluminium Corrosion in water The action of mineral products The action of organic products The effect of different environments appendices

376 citations

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TL;DR: In this article, the authors present historical perspectives, recent advances and future directions in the multidisciplinary research field of plasma nanoscience using a three-dimensional framework and discuss the most important classes of nanoscale objects (nanostructures, nanofeatures and nanoassemblies/nanoarchitectures) and materials systems.
Abstract: This review paper presents historical perspectives, recent advances and future directions in the multidisciplinary research field of plasma nanoscience The current status and future challenges are presented using a three-dimensional framework The first and the largest dimension covers the most important classes of nanoscale objects (nanostructures, nanofeatures and nanoassemblies/nanoarchitectures) and materials systems, namely carbon nanotubes, nanofibres, graphene, graphene nanoribbons, graphene nanoflakes, nanodiamond and related carbon-based nanostructures; metal, silicon and other inorganic nanoparticles and nanostructures; soft organic nanomaterials; nano-biomaterials; biological objects and nanoscale plasma etching In the second dimension, we discuss the most common types of plasmas and plasma reactors used in nanoscale plasma synthesis and processing These include low-temperature non-equilibrium plasmas at low and high pressures, thermal plasmas, high-pressure microplasmas, plasmas in liquids and plasma–liquid interactions, high-energy-density plasmas, and ionized physical vapour deposition as well as some other plasma-enhanced nanofabrication techniques In the third dimension, we outline some of the 'Grand Science Challenges' and 'Grand Socio-economic Challenges' to which significant contributions from plasma nanoscience-related research can be expected in the near future The urgent need for a stronger focus on practical, outcome-oriented research to tackle the grand challenges is emphasized and concisely formulated as from controlled complexity to practical simplicity in solving grand challenges

213 citations