CH4/H2 Plasma: Sputter / Etch Conditions

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• Addition of H2 to plasma initiates etching

• Large Si-H IR signal reflects higher silicon surface area (roughening)

• Presence of C-H IR signal suggests formation of thin hydrocarbon layer

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