Distortion-Free X-Ray Mask Technology.

Abstract

The objective of this research project is to develop a closed-loop, feedback-controlled, robust system for reliably achieving zero stress in tungsten (W) films sputtered onto various x-ray mask membranes, and to transfer the technology to the National X-ray mask shop. Our system for controlling stress in sputtered W films is based on the measurement of resonant frequency. Since resonant frequency depends on both the thickness and the stress of the W films, if the thickness is known, the stress is easily calculated.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 16, 1991
Accession Number
ADA239770

Entities

People

  • Henry I. Smith

Organizations

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Diffraction
  • Diffraction Analysis
  • Distortion
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electron Beam Lithography
  • Frequency
  • Massachusetts
  • Measurement
  • Membranes
  • Military Research
  • Reactive Ion Etching
  • Refraction
  • Refractive Index
  • Resonant Frequency
  • Technical Information Centers
  • X Rays

Readers

  • Distributed Systems and Data Platform Development
  • Nanofabrication and Microfabrication.
  • Plasma Physics / Magnetohydrodynamics