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Monolayer-level controlled incorporation of nitrogen at Si–SiO 2 interfaces using remote plasma processing

Niimi et al., 1999

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16991203898967193923
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Niimi H
Lucovsky G
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Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology A: Vacuum, Surfaces, and Films

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We demonstrate three different ways to incorporate nitrogen at Si–SiO 2 interfaces:(i) an O 2/He plasma oxidation of the Si surface followed by an N 2/He plasma nitridation,(ii) an N 2/He plasma nitridation of the Si surface, and (iii) a Si 3 N 4 film deposition on to the Si …
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