Abstract
Understanding the role of surface intra-molecular forces is critical in a variety of aspects of chemical-mechanical polishing technology. In this paper we explore some of the critical areas where this is an important parameter, such as material removal mechanisms in oxide polishing. Particular attention is given to the use of coupling single particle atomic force microscopy experiments with FTIR and TEM studies of polished oxide surfaces in studying the possible role of surface hydration effects in chemical-mechanical planarization of oxide thin films.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 529-532 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Thin Solid Films |
Volume | 308-309 |
Issue number | 1-4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 31 Oct 1997 |
Externally published | Yes |
Funding
The authors gratefully acknowledge support through the National Science Foundation Engineering Research Center for Particulate Science and Technology (Grant # EEC-94-02989).
Funders | Funder number |
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National Science Foundation Engineering Research Center for Particulate Science and Technology | EEC-94-02989 |
Keywords
- Atomic force microscopy
- Chemical-mechanical planarization
- Oxide
- Surface potential