Equipment

PLD/MBE 2300

 

The PLD/MBE has a 248nm KrF excimer laser; Coherent CompEx Pro 102F.

The system has the following capabilities:

  • Laser Power: 90 – 300 mJ / pulse at the laser (~30% lost along optical train)
  • Repetition Rate: 1 -20 Hz
  • Spot Size ~ 7 mm2 (larger and smaller spot sizes are possible by lens adjustment)
  • Target – Substrate Separation: 50 – 100 mm
  • Adjustment of Lateral Position of the Laser Pulse Relative to the Substrate
  • Deposition Atmosphere: 2×10-7 and 1 Torr (O2, N2, Ar, or mixed gas)
  • Substrate Temperature: 25°C to 800°C
  • Samples as large as 2” diameter
  • Load Lock for quick pump-down
  • Multilayer and Superlattice Deposition (See Techniques Section)
  • Custom Composition Films from Two or more Targets (See Techniques Section)
  • Combinatorial Film Deposition with up to four targets (See Techniques Section)
  • Multiple Thickness in a Single Deposition (See Techniques Section)
  • Linear Composition Gradient of Two Materials (See Techniques Section)

The PLD/MBE is reserved for materials with low vapor pressures. The staff can quickly determine if a material of interest can be deposited in the PLD/MBE. If it cannot, there is a high probability it can still be deposited in the PLD facility using the nanoPLD.

Please check here for pricing information.

Staff contact for this instrument: D. Bruce Buchholz

nanoPLD 1000

The nanoPLD 1000 has a 248nm KrF excimer laser; Coherent CompEx Pro 102F.

The system has the following capabilities:

  • Laser Power: 90 – 300 mJ / pulse at the laser (~30% lost along optical train)
  • Repetition Rate: 1 -20 Hz
  • Spot Size ~ 7 mm2 (larger and smaller spot sizes are possible by lens adjustment)
  • Target – Substrate Separation: 50 – 100 mm
  • Adjustment of Lateral Position of the Laser Pulse Relative to the Substrate
  • Deposition Atmosphere: 2×10-7 and 1 Torr (O2, N2, Ar, or mixed gas)
  • Substrate Temperature: 25°C to 800°C
  • Samples as large as 2” diameter
  • Load Lock for quick pump-down
  • Multilayer and Superlattice Deposition (See Techniques Section)
  • Custom Composition Films from Two or more Targets (See Techniques Section)
  • Combinatorial Film Deposition with up to four targets (See Techniques Section)

The nanoPLD has been used for a variety of higher vapor pressure materials including zinc compounds, lithium compounds, bismuth compounds, ruthenium compounds, sulfides and selenides to name a few. 

Please check here for pricing information.

Staff contact for this instrument: D. Bruce Buchholz