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The Hamiltonian size reduction method or the mode space method applicable to general heterogeneous structures is developed in this work. The effectiveness and accuracy of the method are demonstrated for four example devices of GaSb/InAs…
Dry etching techniques, ubiquitous in microelectronics fabrication, often result in challenging levels of undesired collateral plasma-induced damage. In this work, we demonstrate a wet etching alternative for the patterning of niobium (Nb)…
This paper presents experimental data and analysis of the structural damage caused by swift-heavy ion irradiation of single-crystal diamond. The patterned buried structural damage is shown to generate, via swelling, a mirror-pattern on the…
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Ion source modification is proposed for efficient production of ion beam and extending of operating Lifetime. Ionization efficiency of the Bernas type ion source has been improved by using a small anode-thin rod, oriented along the magnetic…
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We investigate the growth conditions for thin (less than 200 nm) sputtered aluminum (Al) films. These coatings are needed for various applications, e.g. for advanced manufacturing processes in the aerospace industry or for nanostructures…