Exploration of the ultimate patterning potential achievable with focused ion beams

  • Jacques Gierak
  • , Eric Bourhis
  • , Dominique Mailly
  • , Gilles Patriarche
  • , Ali Madouri
  • , Ralf Jede
  • , Sven Bauerdick
  • , Lars Bruchhaus
  • , Peter Hawkes
  • , Anne Laure Biance
  • , Birgitta Schiedt
  • , Loïc Auvray
  • , Laurent Bardotti
  • , Brigitte Prevel
  • , Pascal Mélinon
  • , Alain Perez
  • , Jacques Ferré
  • , Jean Pierre Jamet
  • , Alexandra Mougin
  • , Claude Chappert
  • Veronique Mathet, Lionel Aigouy, Isabelle Robert-Philip, Isabelle Sagnes, Rémy Braive, Alexios Beveratos, Izo Abram

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Abstract

In this work we aim at evaluating the nano-structuring potential of a highly Focused Ion Beam. We will first detail a very high resolution FIB instrument we have developed. Then we will introduce and illustrate some advanced FIB processing schemes explored with this instrument. These patterning schemes are (i) Artificial nanopores direct engraving. (ii) Local defect injection for magnetic thin film direct patterning. (iii) Functionalization of atomically clean graphite surfaces. (iv) Engineering of the optical properties of microcavities.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMaterials Research Society Symposium Proceedings - Focused Ion Beams for Materials Characterization and Micromachining
PublisherMaterials Research Society
Pages7-16
Number of pages10
ISBN (Print)9781605608761
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2008
Externally publishedYes
EventFocused Ion Beams for Materials Characterization and Micromachining - San Francisco, CA, United States
Duration: 24 Mar 200828 Mar 2008

Publication series

NameMaterials Research Society Symposium Proceedings
Volume1089
ISSN (Print)0272-9172

Conference

ConferenceFocused Ion Beams for Materials Characterization and Micromachining
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Francisco, CA
Period24/03/0828/03/08

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