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Multi-Layer Film Analysis by Ellipsometry

By Leah Pandiscia, PhD

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August 22, 2022

Introduction

M-500 Spectroscopic Ellipsometer

Ellipsometry is a method for determining the refractive index and extinction coefficients of a sample by measuring the change in polarization state of surface reflected light. Film thickness and optical constants of an adsorption layer or oxide film on a substrate surface can be determined with exceptional sensitivity. Conventional interference spectroscopy utilizes light passed through separate optical paths, while ellipsometry is a form of interferometry that uses two vibrational components with the same optical path, providing measurements with excellent accuracy and sensitivity.

Diagram of PEM Principle

Results

JASCO developed a special program for calculating the film thickness and optical constants for each layer of a multi-layer film based on the ellipsometric dispersion parameters (∆, ψ)λ for the material. A multi-layer film model is developed for the sample, the film thickness and optical constants are optimized to minimize the error for the measured values.

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About the Author

Leah Pandiscia received her PhD from Drexel University where she studied Biophysical Chemistry. She is a Spectroscopy Applications Scientist.

JASCO Application Note

Multi-Layer Film Analysis by Ellipsometry

Introduction

M-500 Spectroscopic Ellipsometer

Ellipsometry is a method for determining the refractive index and extinction coefficients of a sample by measuring the change in polarization state of surface reflected light. Film thickness and optical constants of an adsorption layer or oxide film on a substrate surface can be determined with exceptional sensitivity. Conventional interference spectroscopy utilizes light passed through separate optical paths, while ellipsometry is a form of interferometry that uses two vibrational components with the same optical path, providing measurements with excellent accuracy and sensitivity.

Diagram of PEM Principle

Results

JASCO developed a special program for calculating the film thickness and optical constants for each layer of a multi-layer film based on the ellipsometric dispersion parameters (∆, ψ)λ for the material. A multi-layer film model is developed for the sample, the film thickness and optical constants are optimized to minimize the error for the measured values.

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