Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5426805 | Surface Science | 2006 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
The use of hydrogen passivation of the silicon layers in Si/W soft X-ray reflective multilayer mirrors is investigated. Standard passivation, corresponding to Si:H/W structures, led to reduced growth properties of the W layers. The additional use of atomically thin Si adhesion layers, corresponding to Si:H/Si/W, led to improved growth and increased soft X-ray reflectivity. The effects taking place at the interfaces are analysed by bright field planar TEM and in situ X-ray reflectivity, and are described in terms of interface and surface energies, with quantitatively analysis of intermixing, materials density, and geometrical optical effects.
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Authors
M.J.H. Kessels, J. Verhoeven, F.D. Tichelaar, F. Bijkerk,