Thin-film adhesion changes induced by electron irradiation

I. V. Mitchell*, J. S. Williams, P. Smith, R. G. Elliman

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Abstract

The adhesion of thin films of gold, sputter deposited onto silicon, is shown to be improved by subsequent irradiation with 5-30-keV electrons. The similarities between electron and heavy ion irradiation effects suggest a common (electronic) origin for the change in interfacial bonding.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)193-195
Number of pages3
JournalApplied Physics Letters
Volume44
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1984
Externally publishedYes

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