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Instrument Description

Type:
Deposition
Make:
Neocera
Model:
PLD/PED
Manufacturer URL:
Neocera PLD/PED

Usage Info

Availability:
Internal and external researchers
Training Requirements:
Request training via iLab.
*Safety related prerequisite trainings may be required.
SRA-approved rates:
Yes

Location

Campus:
Downtown
College:
Eberly College of Arts and Sciences
Department:
WVU SRF
Address:
White Hall 410A (Cleanroom)

Neocera PLD/PED

The Neocera PLD/PED/Sputtering instrument is a multipurpose system for the deposition of thin films using PLD, PED, and sputtering techniques

Capabilities/Specifications

  • Computer controlled UHV system with loadlock for high throughput
  • Laser MBE system with STAIB Instruments RHEED set-up
  • Laser is a Coherent Comprex Pro with a wavelength of 248nm
  • Configured with PLD-CCS (Continuous Composition Spread)
  • PED (Pulsed Electron Deposition) source can be installed upon request
  • System can be configured with up to 6 – 1 in. targets or 3 – 2 in. targets.  Note:: Targets are provided by the user and must be approved by SRF staff.
  • Rotatable substrate holder with a maximum sample size of 2 in.
  • Source gases are argon, oxygen and nitrogen
  • Backside substrate heater with a maximum temperature of 1050°C
  • Capable of Rf and DC sputtering through the use of 2 – 2 in. sputter guns 

Contact

Harley Hart

Trieu Nguyen

(916) 532-4710

Trieu.nguyen@mail.wvu.edu

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