Characterization of subnanometric layers by grazing incidence X-ray reflectometry
2014
Abstract We present a method to characterize subnanometric layers based on grazing incidence X-ray
reflectometry. For this purpose, we propose to use a “Fabry–Perot” type multilayer structure in order to improve the sensitivity of the measurement to the layer thickness. For our study, this structure consists of a thin layer of
scandiuminserted between two periodic chromium (Cr)/
scandium(Sc) multilayers. We describe the principle and estimate the sensitivity of the method by simulation. Experiments were performed on two optimized Fabry–Perot structures with 0.6 and 1.2 nm Sc layer thicknesses using a laboratory grazing incidence reflectometer at 8.048 keV (Cu Kα radiation). Fitting of experimental data allows determining the Sc layer thickness. Finally, the structural parameters used in the fit were confirmed by measurements at 3 keV on the
hard X-raybranch of the synchrotron SOLEIL Metrology and Tests
beamline.
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