Radio frequency plasma method for uniform surface processing of RF cavities and other three-dimensional structures

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9852891
APP PUB NO 20170040144A1
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14688363

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A method for efficient plasma etching of surfaces inside three-dimensional structures can include positioning an inner electrode within the chamber cavity; evacuating the chamber cavity; adding a first inert gas to the chamber cavity; regulating the pressure in the chamber; generating a plasma sheath along the inner wall of the chamber cavity; adjusting a positive D.C. bias on the inner electrode to establish an effective plasma sheath voltage; adding a first electronegative gas to the chamber cavity; optionally readjusting the positive D.C. bias on the inner electrode reestablish the effective plasma sheath voltage at the chamber cavity; etching the inner wall of the chamber cavity; and polishing the inner wall to a desired surface roughness.

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OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION4111 MONARCH WAY STE 203 NORFOLK VA 23508

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Phillips, H Lawrence Hayes, US 2 22
Popovic, Svetozar Norfolk, US 3 109
Upadhyay, Janardan Norfolk, US 3 29
Valente-Feliciano, Anne-Marie Newport News, US 1 2
Vuskovic, Leposava Norfolk, US 1 2

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