Scalable multi-role surface-wave plasma generator

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9867269
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14217342

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Systems and methods are described herein for generating surface-wave plasmas capable of simultaneously achieving high density with low temperature and planar scalability. A key feature of the invention is reduced damage to objects in contact with the plasma due to the lack of an RF bias; allowing for damage free processing. The preferred embodiment is an all-in-one processing reactor suitable for photovoltaic cell manufacturing, performing saw-damage removal, oxide stripping, deposition, doping and formation of heterostructures. The invention is scalable for atomic-layer deposition, etching, and other surface interaction processes.

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STARFIRE INDUSTRIES LLC3310 NORTH DUNCAN ROAD CHAMPAIGN IL 61822

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Jurczyk, Brian E Champaign, US 16 213
Ruzic, David N Pesotum, US 14 142
Stubbers, Robert A Champaign, US 14 155

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