• The Transactions of the Korean Institute of Electrical Engineers C
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• v.48 no.5
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• pp.391-395
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• 1999

In this paper, we have obtained the Electron Energy Distribution Function(EEDF) in plasma by using two differentiators and investigated the EEDFs by sawtooth and triangle waveform voltages with the working pressures and the positions of single probe. It is found that as the working pressure is decreased, the EEDFs approach to theMaxwellian distribution independent of the waveforms of probe voltage. On the otherhand, as the position of probe is moved from the center of the plasma to its edge, the EEDF of sawtooth waveform probe voltage approaches to the Maxwellian distribution, but the EEDF of triangle waveform probe voltage deviates from the Maxwellian distribution.

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 1995.07c
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• pp.1311-1313
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• 1995

In this paper, We can obtain Electron energy distribution function(EEDF) by using two Differentiators. In addition, We investigate the characteristics of EEDF as function of the position of probe, magnetic field, and pressure.

• Journal of the Korean Institute of Illuminating and Electrical Installation Engineers
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• v.13 no.4
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• pp.82-86
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• 1999

Electron Energy Distribution Function(EEDF) were treasured In Radio-Frequency Inductively Coupled Plasma(RFlCP) using a probe rrethocl Measurerrents were conducted in argon discharge for pressure from 10[mTorr] to 4O[mTorr] and input rf power from 100[W] to 600[W] and flow rate from 3[sccm] to 12[sccm]. Spatial distribution of electron energy distribution function were measured for discharge with same aspoct ratio (R/L=2). Electron energy distribution function strongly depended on both pressure and power. Electron energy distribution function increased with increasing flow rate. Radial distribution of the electron energy distribution function were peaked in the plasma center. Normal distribution of the electron energy distribution function were peaked in the center between quartz plate and substrate. From the results, we can find out the generation mechanism of Radio Frequency Inductively Coupled Plasma. And these results contribute the application of a simple Inductively Coupled Plasma(ICP).a(ICP).

• Proceedings of the Korean Vacuum Society Conference
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• 2013.02a
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• pp.586-586
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• 2013

저밀도 플라즈마는 반도체 공정, 나노 신소재 분야 및 우주 항공 분야 등 여러 분야에 이용되며, 플라즈마 진단 및 분석을 통해 효과적인 플라즈마 제어가 가능하다. 특히, 전자 에너지 분포 함수(Electron Energy Distribution Function, EEDF)는 전자 온도, 플라즈마 밀도 및 플라즈마 전위 등의 플라즈마 변수를 측정하거나 전자 가열 매커니즘 등을 이해하는데 있어서 매우 중요하므로 정밀한 측정이 필요하다. 그러나 RF fluctuation에 의해 낮은 전자 에너지 부분에서 EEDF가 왜곡되어 측정된 데이터 및 분석의 신뢰도가 떨어지게 된다. 이러한 문제점을 해결하기 위해 RF fluctuation 보상을 위한 쵸크 필터가 사용되며, 쉬스 임피던스에 비해 쵸크필터의 임피던스가 클수록 보상 효과는 높아진다. 하지만 플라즈마의 밀도가 낮아지면 쉬스 확장에 의해 쉬스 임피던스가 증가하므로 쵸크 필터에 의한 보상만으로는 충분한 개선 효과를 얻기 힘들다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 효과적인 RF fluctuation 보상을 위해 임피던스가 높은 쵸크 필터를 설계하고 추가적으로 레퍼런스링에 전압을 걸어 쉬스의 임피던스를 줄이는 방법도 적용하였다. 유도결합방식으로 $10^{-8}cm^{-3}$ 대의 저밀도 아르곤플라즈마 방전시켰으며, 단일 랑뮤어 탐침법으로 EEDF를 측정한 결과 낮은 전자 에너지 부분의 왜곡이 개선됨을 확인하였다.

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 1996.07c
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• pp.1844-1847
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• 1996

In the paper, we have obtained electron energy distribution function (EEDF) in plasma by using two differentiators. In addition, we have investigated the comparision of the EEDFs by sawtooth and triangle waveform voltages. It is found that as pressure is decreased, electron density is decreased, and plasma potential is increased. And as the position of probe moves the outer of plasma, plasma potential is decreased, and electron temperature is decreased.

• Journal of the Semiconductor & Display Technology
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• v.18 no.4
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• pp.30-34
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• 2019

We analyzed how the features in plasma information based virtual metrology (PI-VM) for SiO₂ etching depth with variation of 5% contribute to the prediction accuracy, which is previously developed by Jang. As a single feature, the explanatory power to the process results is in the order of plasma information about electron energy distribution function (PI_EEDF), equipment, and optical emission spectroscopy (OES) features. In the procedure of stepwise variable selection (SVS), OES features are selected after PI_EEDF. Informative vector for developed PI-VM also shows relatively high correlation between OES features and etching depth. This is because the reaction rate of each chemical species that governs the etching depth can be sensitively monitored when OES features are used with PI_EEDF. Securing PI_EEDF is important for the development of virtual metrology (VM) for prediction of process results. The role of PI_EEDF as an independent feature and the ability to monitor variation of plasma thermal state can make other features in the procedure of SVS more sensitive to the process results. It is expected that fault detection and classification (FDC) can be effectively developed by using the PI-VM.

• Proceedings of the Korean Vacuum Society Conference
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• 2010.02a
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• pp.438-438
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• 2010

The abnormal behavior of the argon metastable density during the E-H mode transition in argon ICP discharge was investigated. Lots of investigations including global models expected that during and after the mode transition of ICP discharge, the density of metastable increases with applied rf power (i.e. electron density). However, recent direct measurement of metastable density revealed that the metastable density of argon decreases with the applied power during and after the mode transition. This result may not be explained by the previous global model which is based on the assumption of the Maxwellian electron energy distribution function (EEDF). In this paper, to explain this abnormal behavior with simple manners, a simple global model taking account of the effect of the non-Maxwellian EEDFs incorporating into a set of coupled rate equations is proposed. The result showed that the calculated metastable density taking account of non-Maxwellian EEDF and its evolution during the transition has an abnormal behavior with electron density and is in good agreement with the previous measurement results, indicating the close coupling of electron kinetics and the behavior of metastable density. The proposed simple model is expected to provide qualitative kinetic insight to understand the behavior of the metastable density in various plasma discharges which typically exhibit non-Maxwellian distribution.

• Journal of Korean Vacuum Science & Technology
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• v.5 no.1
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• pp.19-24
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• 2001

The paper represents the results of the development and the test of "cold cathode" ion source model with 5 cm aperture where the glow discharge is utilized for generation of electrons in the cathode of the ion source. The results of probe measurements of the ion source are represented. The integral parameters such as electron energy distribution function(EEDF), electron density and mean electron energy, discharge voltage-current characteristics, and distribution of ion beam were studied.

• Proceedings of the Korean Institute of IIIuminating and Electrical Installation Engineers Conference
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• 2002.11a
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• pp.191-196
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• 2002

In this paper we introduce novel electrode structure for high efficiency discharge. We operate discharge tube under the 0.16 torr pure Xe and apply the sinusoidal wave power to the lamp with 60kHz. We measure the electric power dissipation, plasma parameters, and 828 nm IR intensity. From these data we determine the discharge efficiency, IR intensity/watt, EEDF(Electron energy distribution function). As a result we obtain that the novel electrode structure has better performance in efficiency than that of conventional external electrode system. Also we determine the EEDF for each type of electrode structure by Boltzmann stover, EELNDIF code. The result of Boltzmann equation solving show that the noble electrode system has many high energy electrons compared with the conventional system.

• Proceedings of the KIEE Conference
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• 2009.07a
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• pp.1431_1432
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• 2009

본 연구에서는 전자빔에 의해 생성되는 저온 플라즈마의 특성을 시뮬레이션을 통해 알아보았다. 전자빔 소스에서 전자를 생성하여 가속 전압을 인가하여 챔버로 보내고, 챔버 속의 Argon 중성 기체와 전자가 충돌하여 2차 방전을 일으킴으로써 저온 플라즈마가 생성된다. 이 때 중성기체의 압력과 가속전압의 변화에 따라서 플라즈마 밀도와 온도가 변하는데, 어떠한 특성을 가지는지 알아보기 위해 Particle-In-Cell(PIC) 시뮬레이션을 이용하였다. 챔버 내부에서 전자빔과 중성기체에 의한 변화를 관측했고, 이 때 전자빔 소스에서 Negative Acceleration Voltage는 10V~40V, 챔버 내부의 Argon 중성 기체의 압력은 1mTorr~20mTorr 조건하에서 시뮬레이션을 수행하였다. Electron Energy Distribution function (EEDF)을 관찰한 결과, 가속전압이 높을수록 낮은 에너지를 가지는 전자의 수가 증가하여 전자 밀도는 증가하며, 가스 압력이 높을수록 EEDF의 기울기가 커지면서 전자온도는 감소함을 알 수 있었다.