Self-Assembly of Three-Dimensional Mesostructures Using Local Ion-Plasma Treatment
摘要
Abstract
The technology of self-assembly of three-dimensional (3D) cubic-shaped mesostructures is presented, based on ion-plasma irradiation on predefined local areas of flat preforms formed from Cr and Cr/SiO2 films. The driving force of self-assembly is the stress gradient generated in chromium by ion bombardment in the plasma of an Ar RF inductive discharge. The workpiece is folded into a three-dimensional structure when the elements of the workpiece are released as a result of etching off the underlying silicon.